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Washington Football Team quarterback Alex Smith has already recovered from his devastating leg injury. As it stands, his intention is to play in the upcoming season. However, Smith’s return to action will only happen once he passes the physicals required for a returning injured player. Coach Ron Rivera discusses the opportunity for Alex Smith if […]

For a change, positive news finally came to the Washington franchise after being wrapped in a state of turmoil for a while. After suffering a major leg injury, quarterback Alex Smith defied the odds and is now planning to return to the gridiron in the upcoming season. NFL Network reporter Tom Pelissero and Ian Rapoport […]

Washington Football Team quarterback Alex Smith has almost completed his miraculous comeback, but there’s still one more hurdle he has to jump. According to a report, Smith still has to pass a physical conducted by team doctors. Moreover, the said test is expected to happen on the 27th. Per Ben Standig of The Athletic: On […]

Washington Football Team veteran quarterback Alex Smith voiced his comments on the former Redskins earning a place in the spotlight due to several sexual harassment allegations. In an exposé published by the Washington Post last week, 15 women — most of which were former employees of the Washington organization — accused some ex-top executives of […]

Alex Smith, whose gruesome broken leg injury put his football career — and his life — in jeopardy, has been given clearance to resume full football activity, as reported by Stephania Bell of ESPN on Friday: I had a conversation with Alex Smith today and, well, I hope you’ll read this: Washington QB Alex Smith […]

Washington Redskins coach Ron Rivera has revealed what it’s going to take for quarterback Alex Smith to get back on the field. Everyone just assumes that Dwayne Haskins is going to have the starting job handed to him, but Rivera made it clear after he was hired that no one should count out Smith. Rivera […]

Washington Redskins quarterback Alex Smith’s wife, Elizabeth, posted a video showing off his recovery and footwork for his 36th birthday. The fact he can even walk after the gruesome injury is incredible, and it’s even more incredible that he is trying to make a comeback to the NFL (via NBC Sports’ JP Finlay). Today is […]

Alex Smith of the Washington Redskins thinks it is a shame that former NFL teammate Colin Kaepernick is still without a job. During an appearance on ESPN Radio, the Redskins’ quarterback said it was “absurd” that Kaepernick remains unsigned (via Zachary Neel of USA TODAY): “It was hard to kind of see that trajectory because […]

Three-time Pro Bowl quarterback Alex Smith suffered one of the most gruesome injuries in NFL history in 2018 when he suffered both a spinal fracture and compound fracture in his right leg. The leg itself took 17 surgeries to fix and Smith has been rehabbing since. Smith was in his first season as the starting […]

Recently, ESPN aired the ‘Project 11’ documentary, detailing Alex Smith’s recovery from a gruesome leg injury he suffered in 2018. In response to the documentary, Patrick Mahomes of the Kansas City Chiefs spoke about his relationship with Smith. “Knowing the person and the attitude that he has, I can see that he has made so […]

On Friday, ESPN aired ‘Project 11’, a documentary about Alex Smith and how he overcame a devastating leg injury with the Washington Redskins. Shortly after the feature was aired, Dwayne Haskins shared his reaction to the ‘Project 11’ documentary. Hope those who watched Project 11 appreciate the person Alex is. He helped me tremendously the […]

The quarterback position has been a heavy talking point for the Washington Redskins this offseason and Alex Smith is still hoping to return to the field in the future. While he continues to spend countless hours rehabbing, Smith is being prepped for a front-office role in Washington. Following the 2017 season, the Kansas City Chiefs […]

Everyone’s attention is on the first-round draft picks, but most NFL teams are really made with the guys selected in the middle rounds. Tom Brady, Stefon Diggs, Antonio Brown, Shannon Sharpe, and Joe Montano are some of the players who have been selected in the middle rounds that have turned into star players in the […]

The main priority for Ron Rivera after becoming the head coach of the Washington Redskins is deciphering who to start at quarterback next season. Despite the media wanting an answer, Rivera is not going to rush a quarterback decision. Last offseason, the Redskins signed Case Keenum to compete with Dwayne Haskins for the starting job. […]

The Washington Redskins are hoping that Dwayne Haskins is the future of the franchise but that doesn’t mean that he’ll be handed the starting job next season. As the offseason looms, Ron Rivera expects to have a quarterback competition with Alex Smith getting healthy. Rivera recently spoke about the state of Washington’s quarterback room and […]

The Washington Redskins underwent some turmoil at the quarterback position in 2019. But that is minuscule to what Alex Smith endured. On Saturday’s episode of Outside the Lines on ESPN, Smith spoke about being ‘very much lucky to be alive’ after breaking his leg. Back in November of 2018, the Redskins were squaring off against […]

Patrick Mahomes is arguably the best quarterback in the NFL and he can credit part of his success to Alex Smith. Ahead of the Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl matchup on Sunday, Andy Reid spoke about Smith’s role on Mahomes’ career. “How to study, diet, his workout regimen, and how to get family acclimated into […]

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes has come a long way since he began his career as a backup to Alex Smith just a few years ago. It is safe to say that he would not have had it any other way. Mahomes spent his entire rookie year learning the ropes behind Smith. He once […]

When the Washington Redskins relieved Bruce Allen of his duties as the team’s president and general manager, Alex Smith was named as someone who could join the front office. On Monday, Smith addressed the rumors about his potential front-office role. Last year, Smith signed with the Redskins to become the team’s starting quarterback. The veteran […]

Washington Redskins quarterback Alex Smith is just over a year removed from a gruesome broken leg injury that has kept him out of football ever since, but Smith still dreams of returning to the gridiron. On Monday, Smith said that his goal is to play again in 2020: “I still have dreams of getting back […]

Hindsight is always 20/20, especially when discussing sports. The 2005 NFL Draft is a perfect example when looking at it in 2019. This draft featured one of the best quarterbacks to ever play the game. The San Francisco 49ers held the first pick in the draft and were in need of a quarterback after a […]

Washington Redskins quarterback Alex Smith might never return to an NFL game again, but he is still being a mentor to rookie Dwayne Haskins. Haskins has had ups and downs since being drafted in the first round of the 2019 NFL Draft and he has leaned on Smith, who is the former first overall pick. […]

Washington Redskins quarterback Dwayne Haskins has finally been handed the keys to the offense heading into the final stretch of the 2019 NFL season. As a result, quarterback Alex Smith finds himself thrust into the role of a mentor now more than ever. Haskins made his first career start in the 34-17 loss to the […]

Although the Washington Redskins are still in the midst of a disappointing 2019 NFL season, this part of the year conjures up different emotions for quarterback Alex Smith. That is because it was on this day last year that he suffered a gruesome, career-threatening leg injury. The road to recovery has been a long and […]

The Washington Redskins are currently in the midst of a disastrous start to the 2019 NFL season. Fortunately, there has been some good news regarding the progression of quarterback Alex Smith. Smith has spent the year recovering from a devastating broken leg. Interim head coach Bill Callahan provided an encouraging update on his rehab process, […]

Washington Redskins quarterback Alex Smith is back on the practice field only 11 months after suffering a gruesome injury that many thought would end his career. A reporter from The Athletic spotted Smith on the practice field on Monday, and as part of practice, he was dropping back and throwing a few different routes. He […]

Alex Smith won’t be the quarterback for the Washington Redskins in 2019. It will likely be rookie quarterback Dwayne Haskins or one of Case Keenum and Colt McCoy. As Smith recovers from a gruesome leg break — that many view as career-ending — watching practice is all he can do for the moment. In a […]

J.J. Watt and Kareem Jackson closed in, blitzing hard on a Sunday versus the Washington Redskins, and ultimately trying to sack Alex Smith. Then, matters took a turn for the worse. Smith didn’t get up, the play was replayed, and something became very clear; this wasn’t a regular sack. Smith shared the details of what […]

Washington Redskins quarterback Alex Smith will miss the entire 2019 season after suffering a horrific leg break last year. There’s even some doubt as to whether he’ll be able to continue his career. But the 35-year-old tells Yahoo Sports’ Terez Paylor that he intends to do whatever he can to get back onto the field. […]

The Washington Redskins traded for Alex Smith in the 2018 offseason – hoping to have finally secured a quarterback that could get them to the playoffs regularly. Things started off well, with the Redskins jumping out to a 6-3 start. However, Smith gruesomely broke his leg then, and the season was derailed. Washington ended up […]

The devastating leg injury suffered by Alex Smith drew comparisons to the one suffered for former Washington Redskins quarterback Joe Theismann over three decades ago. Even now, Theismann continues to draw parallels between his injury and Smith’s. There has now been plenty of speculation regarding his potential timetable for a return. Theismann said during an […]

The Washington Redskins have to make a decision at quarterback between Case Keenum, Dwayne Haskins, and Colt McCoy. While they decide that, Alex Smith has recently got some good news pertaining to his leg. In a post on Instagram, Smith’s wife posted a picture of the Redskins quarterback with his external fixator removed from his […]

The NFC East seems to be a wide-open division in 2019 with the Washington Redskins trying to add their names to the mix. Of course, many people have chosen either the Dallas Cowboys or Philadelphia Eagles as the prohibitive favorites. Although, the consensus is that the New York Giants will finish dead-last in the division. […]

Washington Redskins quarterback Alex Smith still has a long road to recovery from the devastating injury that once called his career into question. But this latest step in that arduous process is still cause for celebration. Elizabeth Smith, married to the veteran signal-caller, posted a photo on Instagram of her husband holding the external fixator […]

After suffering a devastating leg injury last year, Washington Redskins quarterback Alex Smith said the goal is to play football again. In his first interview since the broken leg that has put the rest of his career in jeopardy, Smith told Angie Goff of FOX5 DC, on The Oh My Goff Show, that the plan […]

The Washington Redskins have ushered in some serious depth under center this offseason. Regardless, it appears a depth chart still has yet to be made. With quarterback Alex Smith still seemingly in the early stages of his recovery, there has been plenty of speculation regarding who will take over as the starter. According to Mike […]

The Washington Redskins managed to shore up some serious depth under center this offseason. Meanwhile, quarterback Alex Smith still appears to be in the early stages of his recovery. Head coach Jay Gruden recently gave an encouraging update on Smith’s health, but according to Charean Williams of ProFootballTalk, the quarterback will still need to wear his […]

Alex Smith continues to progress in his recovery from an injury that was once deemed potentially career-ending. The Washington Redskins quarterback made his first appearance at offseason team activities in late May, photographed playing casual catch and joking with teammates. Veteran tight end Vernon Davis subsequently said that though Smith is “doing really well” overall, […]

There is a chance that Alex Smith’s career is over, but that hasn’t stopped him from showing up to be with his Washington Redskins teammates during OTA’s. The Redskins official Twitter account tweeted out a few photos of Smith on the practice field laughing with coaches and even throwing the football. Alex Smith at day […]