Alex Smith’s family was thrilled when he returned to field for first time since 2018
Can we just go ahead and already give the NFL Comeback Player of the Year award to Washington quarterback Alex Smith?
Smith, whose right tibia and fibula were broken during a horrific sack during a game in November 2018, nearly had part of his leg amputated. He underwent 17 surgeries and his NFL career appeared over.
But Smith defied expectations to join Washington in training camp, and he was active for Sunday’s game against the Rams. Smith was the backup, but he got in the game when Kyle Allen was injured.
Here is the moment Smith took the field:
When Smith completed his first pass, a 6-yard throw to J. D. McKissic, Smith’s wife, Elizabeth, and their kids were thrilled:
Smith completed five of six passes for 35 yards in the first half, and drove Washington to a field goal.
For the game, Smith was 9 of 17 for 37 yards, and the Rams won 30-10. Smith also rushed for 1 yard.
This story was originally published October 11, 2020 at 1:45 PM.
