Alex Smith is still recovering from a broken leg suffered during the 2018 season, one that required multiple surgeries and, as Smith revealed Saturday on ESPN's "Outside The Lines," nearly cost him ...

On November 18, 2018, a routine third-quarter sack turned into one of the most harrowing medical situations in NFL history. J.J. Watt and Kareem Jackson collapsed on Alex Smith's right leg, snapping ...

Alex Smith retired Monday after making an improbable comeback from a gruesome broken leg, saying he's ready to leave the NFL ...

Alex Smith enjoyed one of the more unlikely endings to a career in professional sports. While he was a No. 1 overall pick and picked up many accolades during his prime years with the Kansas City ...

No one knows the dangers of playing in the NFL more than former quarterback Alex Smith. In 2018, while playing for the Washington Commanders, the veteran signal-caller suffered a gruesome leg injury ...

It's difficult to believe that anyone thought Alex Smith would take an NFL field again after his life-altering compound fracture Yet, Smith is on track to return to football activities. He opened up ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Dr. Lipi Roy writes about addiction, mental health and entertainment. May 16, 2025, 04:33pm EDT Alex Smith, former NFL quarterback ...