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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.
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 retired Monday after making an improbable comeback from a gruesome broken leg, saying he’s ready to leave the NFL but believing he’s still able to play quarterback. Smith made the announcement on Instagram a few weeks shy of his 37th birthday, hoping to enjoy more time with his family.
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.
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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.
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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.
Apr 19, 2021 · Longtime quarterback Alex Smith announced his NFL retirement Monday, capping a 16-year journey that started as a No. 1 pick in the NFL draft and ended after his improbable return from a...