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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.
- What Was Alex Smith's Injury?
- How Alex Smith Is 'Very Much Lucky to Be Alive'
- Alex Smith Comeback Timeline
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On Nov. 18, 2018, Smith was tackled in the backfield by the Texans. His right leg was caught at an awkward angle, and Smith suffered a compound fracture that broke both the tibia and fibula in his right leg. Things were complicated for Smith as he worked on recovering from the injury due to an infection of flesh-eating bacteria after Smith's initia...
Earlier in 2020, Smith told ESPN's "Outside the Lines" that he's "very much lucky to be alive." A few days after Smith's initial surgery, a flesh-eating bacteria took hold and caused immense problems. The Washington team physician, Dr. Robin West, was with Smith at the time. According to ESPN, West said: "We're doing the best we can. And right now,...
Nov. 18, 2018 - Smith suffers a compound fracture against the Texans, breaking both the tibia and fibula in his right leg. Late Nov., 2018 - Smith has a bacterial infection in his right leg after the initial surgery. It requires consideration of amputation and actions to save Smith's life. Smith would have 16 more surgeries after the procedure on t...
How did Alex Smith overcome a life-threatening infection and 17 surgeries to return to the NFL in 2020? Read the story of his injury, recovery and achievements with the Washington Football Team.
Checkout the latest stats for Alex Smith. Get info about his position, age, height, weight, college, draft, and more on Pro-football-reference.com.
- Seattle, WA, USA
- May 7, 1984
Apr 19, 2021 · The former No. 1 overall pick and Comeback Player of the Year calls it quits after leading Washington to the playoffs in 2020. Smith played for three teams and won 99 games in his 16-year NFL career.
Watch the highlights of Washington Football Team quarterback Alex Smith from the NFL 2020 season.
Complete career NFL stats for Washington Quarterback Alex Smith on ESPN. Includes scoring, rushing, defensive and receiving stats.
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.
