Alex Smith on His Life Threatening Leg Injury

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🗓️ 1 May 2020

⏱️ 31 minutes

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Summary

It was one of the most gruesome injuries in NFL history. On November 18, 2018, Washington Redskins quarterback Alex Smith suffered a compound fracture to his right leg, which became dangerously infected. The injury would threaten to cost Smith his leg, and potentially, even his life. Ahead of tonight's E:60 episode, "Project 11," which documents Smith's ordeal, the former No. 1 overall pick reflects on the injury, his recovery, and his desire to return to football. In addition, ESPN reporter Stephania Bell analyzes how Smiths injury turned life threatening. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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0:00.0	Here comes the Blitz, McClein, Alex Smith under heat.
0:06.0	He's steamrolled at the 40-yard line.
0:08.3	And Alex Smith is hurt.
0:10.6	He's hurt, bad man.
0:11.9	Look at him.
0:13.1	He's in a lot of pain.
0:16.3	On November 18, 2018, Washington Redskins quarterback Alex Smith suffered one of the most gruesome
0:23.1	injuries in football history, ending not only his season, but seemingly his career as well.
0:29.3	In the 18 months since, Smith has remained largely silent in public, leading to rumors and
0:34.8	speculation about his true condition. Now, he reveals all.
0:39.6	His ordeal is documented in a one-hour-a-60 special Project 11, which airs tonight.
0:45.1	And for the first time, he describes the terrifying reality of an injury that could potentially
0:50.6	have cost him not only his leg, but also his life.
0:54.4	Today, we're joined by both Stefania Bell, the reporter who followed Smith's recovery every step
1:00.1	of the way, and also by Smith himself, who explains why he chose to document his excruciating
1:06.3	ordeal and tells us what's next.
1:09.7	I'm Minicimes.
1:12.2	It's Friday, May 1st.
1:14.0	This is ESPN Daily.
1:17.5	Yep, we are recording.
1:19.5	So I'll just jump right in.
1:23.8	Alex, in the 18 months since your injury,
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