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Mar 05, 2021

Quarterback Alex Smith Released From Washington Football Team

Smith was named the NFL’s 2020 Comeback Player of the Year.

Aug 16, 2020

Washington Football Team QB Alex Smith Practices After 2018 Leg Injury That Nearly Led To Amputation

The 36-year-old broke his right tibia and fibula in a gruesome injury during a game against the Houston Texans in November 2018 and subsequently went through 17 surgeries.

Apr 28, 2020

New Documentary Reveals Extent Of Washington Quarterback Alex Smith’s Horrific Injury

The NFL player nearly had his leg amputated after the 2018 incident.

Nov 14, 2006

Gibbs Names Jason Campbell as Starter

Turns out we didn’t have to wait one more week. In a move that’s sure to be met with approval by the hordes of fans at FedEx Field who have clamored for his insertion for weeks, Washington Redskins Head Coach announced yesterday that second-year quarterback Jason Campbell would get the start against Tampa. The bad news is the move is tantamount to conceding the season. The good news is that this brings the Mark Brunell…

 
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