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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 […]

The Green Bay Packers made some significant changes to their coaching staff this offseason with the release of head coach Mike McCarthy. It seems Rodgers could never forget McCarthy’s high opinion on Smith from when they were both coming out of college. McCarthy was not shy about expressing Smith’s status as the best quarterback in […]

In an offseason that has so far been defined by huge moves, the Denver Broncos, according to John Elway, the team’s general manager and president of football operations, are remaining patient. According to James Palmer of the NFL Network, Elway told him the prices on players are too high for them, and they’ll wait to […]

There’s no denying that the upcoming NFL free agency period will pose a major test for the Washington Redskins. Despite the fact that the ‘Skins stayed afloat and ended up going 7-9 in the 2018 regular season, their campaign and short-term future took a major hit when quarterback Alex Smith suffered a gruesome leg injury […]

The first thought when Washington Redskins quarterback Alex Smith went down with injury was for his health, but the second question that had to be asked was what would the quarterback position look like for the team going forward. Most of the talk so far this offseason has been that the team would need to […]

Washington Redskins quarterback Alex Smith suffered a gruesome broken leg injury this past season, and no one is really sure what the future holds for him. However, Redskins president Bruce Allen says that the team is hopeful about Smith going forward: “Alex is getting better everyday and we’re gonna keep our fingers crossed on how […]

There has been plenty of speculation regarding Washington Redskins quarterback Alex Smith’s status for the 2019 NFL season. It appears running back Chris Thompson already has an idea. Smith is in the early stages of recovering from the devastating knee injury he suffered during the 2018 campaign. Thompson says the team is preparing for life […]

The Washington Redskins this past year have struggled to pull themselves into playoff contention. This was especially true after they lost Alex Smith to a horrific leg injury. He was out for the entire year. They were not able to make the playoffs and seemed to be at a standstill. When Smith tragically broke his […]

Josh Norman, the all-pro cornerback for the Washington Redskins, had high hopes for his team this season. He believes that the team would have won the Super Bowl if only their quarterback had been healthy. Instead of Jared Goff and the Los Angeles Rams, it would be Alex Smith and the Redskins. When reporters asked […]

Recently, a report surfaced that Washington Redskins quarterback Alex Smith would likely miss the entire 2019 campaign as he recovers from a gruesome broken leg injury he suffered back in November. However, Redskins president Bruce Allen says that the report is simply not true, even going as far to call it “nonsense” during an interview […]

Washington Redskins quarterback Alex Smith suffered a gruesome broken leg back in November that had many wondering whether he would ever play football again. While there is still a chance that Smith may suit up in an NFL game at some point, it probably won’t happen in 2019, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. […]

Washington Redskins quarterback Alex Smith suffered a gruesome broken leg injury against the Houston Texans back on Nov. 18 that not only ended his season, but had him in the hospital fighting off an infection that not only threatened his career, but his life. Thankfully, Smith has recovered and was seen in public for the […]

Washington Redskins quarterback Alex Smith appeared in public for the first time since having surgery on his leg. https://twitter.com/NBCSWizards/status/1087444029179076608 On December 16th Smith was released from the hospital after he underwent multiple surgeries on his leg. His leg had become infected and Smith was in dire need of medical attention, per Adam Schefter and John Keim […]

Washington Redskins quarterback Alex Smith has finally been released from the hospital after multiple surgeries on his broken leg, which then became infected, Adam Schefter and John Keim of ESPN report. Apart from that good news, there’s also some optimism that Smith will be able to continue his NFL career following his horrific leg break. […]

Washington Redskins quarterback Alex Smith is currently still in the hospital battling an infection which he caught after undergoing surgery to repair his broken fibula and tibia. Due to this latest setback, Smith is not expected to be able to return for the start of the 2019 season, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. […]

Washington Redskins quarterback Alex Smith saw his first campaign with the franchise come to an abrupt end last month after he suffered a brutal leg injury in a loss to the Houston Texans. This has required Smith to undergo multiple surgeries to repair the injury, which has quickly become a concerning situation as he’s dealing with […]

Alex Smith was acquired by the Washington Redskins prior to the 2018 NFL season and he was expected to end up being the long-term starting quarterback for the franchise. Unfortunately, that plan hit a major snag when Smith went down with a gruesome leg injury a few weeks back. According to a report from Ian […]

Washington Redskins legend Joe Theismann knows a thing or two about devastating leg injuries, and he admitted he couldn’t sleep after watching current Redskins quarterback Alex Smith suffer a gruesome leg injury of his own this past weekend, according to TMZ Sports. Joe Theismann was at FedEx Field when Smith broke his fibula and tibia […]

Week 11 featured several epic matchups, but none lived up to their billing like the Monday Night Football meeting between the Los Angeles Rams and the Kansas City Chiefs. Here is a look at that thriller and the others highs and lows of the weekend’s matchups. Highs 3. Monday Night Duel for the Ages between […]

The Washington Redskins suffered a devastating blow with a gruesome leg injury to quarterback Alex Smith. They will now look to backup quarterback Colt McCoy to help them finish the 2018 NFL season on a high note. There is plenty of speculation regarding McCoy’s ability to lead the offense. According to ESPN’s John Keim, he […]

Washington Redskins quarterback Alex Smith suffered a gruesome broken leg injury in Sunday’s contest against the Houston Texans. Smith underwent surgery to repair his compound fracture caused by what it is called rotational force. Washington head coach Jay Gruden reported Monday that Smith’s surgery went well and a full recovery is expected. Alex Smith suffered […]

Washington Redskins quarterback Alex Smith suffered a horrific broken leg against the Houston Texans on Sunday. And as fate would have it, Smith’s injury occurred on the 33rd anniversary of former Redskins QB Joe Theismann’s infamous leg break against the Giants and was eerily similar in nature. Theismann admits Smith’s gruesome injury brought back some […]

The Washington Redskins suffered their most severe loss of the 2018 NFL season with the gruesome leg injury to quarterback Alex Smith. It seems free agent quarterbacks EJ Manuel and Mark Sanchez are among the options at the top of their wish list. With Smith out, Washington will need to find a new backup now […]

The Houston Texans and Washington Redskins headed into Sunday’s head-to-head matchup as leaders in their respective divisions and two teams looking to make a statement. Although Houston came out on top in this showdown between first-place teams, superstar J.J. Watt reflected on the gruesome injury Alex Smith suffered which has ended his season. Watt was […]

Alex Smith was acquired by the Washington Redskins in the offseason to replace Kirk Cousins as the starting quarterback. It was a move that many thought was a mistake, but Smith had the Redskins on the right track heading into Week 11. Unfortunately, things ended in gruesome fashion for Smith against the Houston Texans. According […]

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes is in the midst of an MVP-caliber season. However, he has never passed up an opportunity to praise former teammate and Washington Redskins quarterback Alex Smith. The Chiefs drafted Mahomes as Smith’s successor prior to the 2017 NFL season. Regardless, Smith revealed that he was adamant about doing whatever […]

Washington Redskins coach Jay Gruden was happy with what he saw from Alex Smith during Sunday’s win against the Carolina Panthers but he thinks there is still some things his veteran quarterback can improve on. Smith has always had issues coming back in games if his teams fall behind early. That was the issue in […]

Week 5 of the 2018 NFL season was one to forget for the Washington Redskins. However, quarterback Alex Smith wants their embarrassing loss to the New Orleans Saints to serve as a learning experience. Washington simply could not get anything going against New Orleans on primetime. Smith has challenged his team to bounce back starting […]

Despite a solid couple of years as the Washington Redskins signal-caller, the team decided to let Kirk Cousins walk this offseason. They made their intentions clear early on, trading for Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Alex Smith on January 30th. The Redskins traded cornerback Kendall Fuller and a 2018 third-round draft pick to the Chiefs for Smith. Washington then […]

The Kansas City Chiefs are off to a blazing start out of the gate to the 2018 season sweeping through their first month of games behind their potent offense led by second-year quarterback Patrick Mahomes. Former longtime starter Alex Smith has chimed in on the situation by stating that he isn’t surprised by how Mahomes […]

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes has lit up the league through the first two games of the 2018 NFL season. Head coach Andy Reid feels Washington Redskins quarterback Alex Smith is a major reason why. Mahomes spent the 2017 campaign learning under the veteran Smith. According to Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk, Reid credits […]

The Washington Redskins’ addition of Pro Bowl quarterback Alex Smith has reunited him with his former longtime San Francisco 49ers teammate tight end Vernon Davis since both were a member of that franchise. Davis has quickly taken note of that connection that he has established with Smith over their six seasons together that they could […]

The NFL training camps are in full swing and it has been a great chance for everyone to get a look at the young guys on the team. One of the most intriguing players for the Washington Redskins is second-round running back Derrius Guice who the team is hoping will turn into their bell cow. There […]

The Washington Redskins made quite the transition under center this offseason with the acquisition of quarterback Alex Smith. It has become evident early on in training camp that he has already found his new favorite target. Reports out of camp say Smith and wide receiver Jamison Crowder have built a solid rapport thus far. According to […]

After it became clear that Kirk Cousins was headed elsewhere during this NFL offseason, the Washington Redskins acted quickly to trade for veteran quarterback Alex Smith from the Kansas City Chiefs. Smith will take over for Cousins and although he’s not getting any younger at 34 years old, he feels his best football is still […]

Through his first three seasons in the league, Washington Redskins wide receiver Jamison Crowder has developed into one of the most dependable players at his position. It hasn’t taken long for Pro Bowl quarterback Alex Smith in his first offseason with the Redskins to build a strong chemistry with Crowder that he has voiced much […]

The Washington Redskins began this offseason with a major splash move, acquiring Pro Bowl quarterback Alex Smith in a trade with the Kansas City Chiefs. It immediately changed the franchise’s direction under center, with an extremely experienced quarterback who has experienced much success and several trips to the playoffs. According to Kareem Copeland of The […]

The Washington Redskins made a major decision this offseason when they allowed Kirk Cousins to walk and acquired Alex Smith to be their new starting quarterback. That move to the nation’s capital has put the pressure on the veteran QB. Redskins head coach Jay Gruden recently remarked that Smith has to win right away with […]

The Washington Redskins had the first major move of the offseason with the decision to trade for Pro Bowl quarterback Alex Smith to step in as their starter in the wake of the decision to part ways with Kirk Cousins. This has also put a tremendous amount of expectations internally on Smith to immediately step […]