Washington Football Team Releases Footage Of Alex Smith Practicing For First Time Since Gruesome Injury

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— Washington Football Team (@WashingtonNFL) August 16, 2020

Alex Smith took the practice field on Monday for the first time since suffering the gruesome leg injury two years ago.

Washington shared a short video on Twitter that showed Smith throwing some passes in a helmet. It may not seem like much, but it was huge for a guy who had 17 surgeries in a two year span.

Not only did Washington activate Smith off PUP but he is in the driver seat for Washington’s starring quarterback job, according to head coach Ron Rivera:

"If Alex is healthy and continues to get healthy and we do activate him, he’s going to be in the throes of this competition," Ron Rivera said last week. https://t.co/LVpLRacmDI

— JP Finlay (@JPFinlayNBCS) August 16, 2020