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Alexander Douglas Smith (born May 7, 1984) is an American former football quarterback who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 16 seasons. Smith played college football for the Utah Utes, earning first-team All-American honors and winning the 2005 Fiesta Bowl as a senior.
- 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
- May 7, 1984 (age 39), Bremerton, Washington, U.S.
- 35,650
- Utah (2002–2004)
Sep 1, 2023 · Alex Smith returned to play pro football after a horrific leg injury nearly killed him. Nothing about his recovery prepared him for the helplessness of watching his daughter battle a brain...
Apr 19, 2021 · Alex Smith is retiring from the NFL after making an improbable comeback from a broken leg. Smith announced his retirement Monday on Instagram, saying he still has plenty of snaps left him just shy of his 37th birthday but is calling it quits to enjoy time with his family.
Alex Smith is a shoo-in to be the NFL's Comeback Player of the Year after his incredible return to the field in 2020. But Washington coach Ron Rivera gave a lukewarm response when asked if...
Apr 19, 2021 · Veteran quarterback Alex Smith, who made a remarkable comeback from an injury that nearly cost him his right leg, announced Monday on Instagram that he is retiring from football.
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Feb 6, 2021 · After overcoming a life-threatening leg injury in 2018, Alex Smith led Washington to its first division title and playoff berth since 2015. He received 49 of 50 votes for the 2020 AP NFL Comeback Player of the Year honor.
Aug 29, 2021 · Washington Football Team quarterback Alex Smith suffered a compound spiral fracture and a severe infection that almost led to the amputation of his right leg in 2018. He defied the odds and rehabbed with the help of special forces and wounded warriors, returning to the field in 2021.