E60's "Project 11" debuts Friday, promising an all-access look at Alex Smith's path to recovery from his gruesome 2018 leg injury.

Alex Smith's comeback from a horrific leg injury during the 2018 NFL season is the subject of an ESPN "E60" report.

Smith has had to undergo 17 surgeries since he suffered the injury. “Project 11,” a special edition of the ESPN newsmagazine program “E60,” debuts Friday at 7:30 p.m. ET on ESPN.

On Friday night, ESPN’s ‘E60’ documentary series profiled Washington Redskins quarterback Alex Smith and his battle to return to the field after a fractured leg and 17 surgeries.

It's been nearly 17 months since Alex Smith suffered a devastating leg injury in Week 11 of the 2018 season with the Washington Redskins. And his road to recovery still remains a long one. Smith ...

This week, @E60 documents #NFL QB Alex Smith's courageous recovery from a gruesome leg injury suffered while playing for the @Redskins in 2018 'Project 11' includes unprecedented access, new ...