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   Alex Smith

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3. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Alex_SmithAlex Smith - Wikipedia

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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.

   • Height: 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
   • Born: May 7, 1984 (age 39), Bremerton, Washington, U.S.

   • Passing yards: 35,650
   • College: Utah (2002–2004)

4. www.nytimes.com › 2023/09/01 › sportsAlex Smith’s Recovery Didn’t Prepare Him for Daughter’s ...

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   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...

5. www.nfl.com › news › washington-qb-alex-smith-winsWashington QB Alex Smith earns AP Comeback Player of the Year ...

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   Feb 6, 2021 · After overcoming a life-threatening leg injury in 2018, Washington QB Alex Smith led the team to its first division title since 2015. He earned 49 of 50 votes for the 2020 AP NFL Comeback Player of the Year award, beating Ben Roethlisberger.

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7. apnews.com › article › sports-alex-smith-59a5b4940fAlex Smith retires after comeback from gruesome leg injury

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   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.

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   Get the latest information on Alex Smith, the retired quarterback who played for six teams in 16 seasons. See his stats, news, videos, highlights and more on NFL.com.

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   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.

10. www.sportingnews.com › us › nflWhat happened to Alex Smith? The story of his broken leg and ...

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    Nov 8, 2020 · Alex Smith suffered a compound fracture in his right leg in 2018, which required 17 surgeries and an infection of flesh-eating bacteria. He rehabbed for nearly two years and played in the NFL in 2020, winning his first game since 2018. Learn how he overcame the odds and his injury story.

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    • (AP Photo/File) FILE - Washington Redskins quarterback Alex Smith speaks at a news conference after an NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts in Landover, Md., in this Sunday, Sept. 16, 2018, file photo. Alex Smith is retiring from the NFL after making an improbable comeback from a broken leg.

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    Is Alex Smith 'lucky to be alive' after leg injury?

    • "Redskins QB Alex Smith says he's 'lucky to be alive' after leg injury, infection". USA TODAY. Archived from the original on February 13, 2020. Retrieved February 13, 2020. ^ Gordon, Grant (December 16, 2018). "Redskins' Alex Smith out of hospital, back at home". NFL.com. Archived from the original on December 16, 2018. Retrieved December 16, 2018.

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    Who is Alex Smith?

    • "Washington Football Team QB Alex Smith sees first NFL action since 2018 after Kyle Allen injured". ESPN.com. Archived from the original on October 11, 2020. Retrieved October 11, 2020. ^ Dajani, Jordan (November 8, 2020). "Giants at Washington score: Giants defense holds off Washington comeback for second win of the season". CBS Sports.

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    Why did Alex Smith return to football?

    • 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 tumor. This was the Alex Smith comeback years in the making.

    Alex Smith’s Recovery Didn’t Prepare Him for Daughter’s Cancer Fight

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