Alex Smith's Gruesome Leg Injury Led To Ungodly Amount Of Surgeries

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Alex Smith has been through a lot.

Washington Redskins quarterbacks haven't been very lucky over the years when it comes to gruesome leg injuries. Joe Theismann suffered a horrific injury a few decades ago while Alex Smith faced the exact same fate just last year. When Theismann broke his leg, some of the players in the stadium said it sounded like a shotgun going off. With Smith, the same types of descriptions were used.

At first, it seemed like Smith would never be able to play again, especially with the infections he was getting in his leg. The QB has persevered though and today, he was seen on the Redskins practice field throwing the ball around. What's incredible about his journey is just how many surgeries he needed to get here. According to Thom Loverro of the Washington TimesSmith was operated on 17 times before completely repairing the damage that was done.

Alex Smith's Gruesome Leg Injury Led To Ungodly Amount Of Surgeries
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Smith seems adamant about playing again although, after the injury he sustained, it might not be a viable option. The Redskins currently have three QBs on their roster including rookie Dwyane Haskins who many think will be the franchise quarterback moving forward.

Hopefully, Smith can make a full recovery and complete one of the greatest personal comebacks in NFL history.


About The Author
Alexander Cole is the current Managing Editor of HotNewHipHop. He started at HotNewHipHop back in 2018 where he began as a Sports and Sneakers writer. During this time, he has shown an expertise in Air Jordans, Yeezys, and all things that have to do with Nike. His favorite kicks are the Air Jordan 1 High OG, the Air Jordan 4, the Air Jordan 6, and the Adidas Yeezy Boost 350 V2 in the "Beluga 2.0" colorway. Although his collection might not be the biggest, he is always looking to add new styles to it. When it comes to sports, Alex has a particular interest in the NBA and the NFL. His favorite teams are anywhere LeBron goes, and the Kansas City Chiefs. As a Montrealer, the Montreal Canadiens hold a special place in his heart, even if they haven't won the Stanley Cup in his lifetime. Alex also works for the Concordia Stingers, where he provides play-by-play and color commentary for the football, hockey, and basketball teams His favorite hip-hop artists are Kendrick Lamar, Playboi Carti, Travis Scott, and Lil Uzi Vert.
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