Retired Pro Bowl quarterback Alex Smith is venturing to television after ending his pro career earlier this year. Smith signed a deal with ESPN to serve as an NFL analyst. He is expected to make appearances on multiple shows for the network, including SportsCenter, Monday Night Countdown, and Sunday NFL Countdown.

ESPN, who recently hired quarterback Robert Griffin III in a similar role, confirmed the news on Monday.

Throughout his NFL career, Smith has been very open and accessible to the media while building a close relationship with the reporters. This, alongside his unquestionable football IQ and knowledge about the game, should make the transition to his new role a rather easy one.

Alex Smith spent his last season as a pro with the Washington Football team, playing eight regular-season games in 2020. Smith impressively returned after being sidelined for more than a year with a life-threatening leg injury and threw for 1,582 yards and six touchdowns while helping Washington win the NFC East. He won the NFL Comeback Player of the Year award at the end of the season.

Despite making a successful comeback, Smith was released by Washington early in the 2021 offseason. The 37-year-old star hinted at a possibility of looking for another job in the NFL at the time but eventually decided to retire.

Smith, who was the first overall pick in the 2005 NFL Draft, previously played for the San Francisco 49ers and Kansas City Chiefs. He has three Pro Bowl nods.

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The 2020 NFL Comeback Player of the Year Alex Smith will have to find a new team next season after being released by the Washington Football Team on Friday.

Smith had two years left on his deal with Washington, but had no guaranteed money. The organization saved $14.6 million by moving on.

Smith was an unsung hero for Washington last season, leading the team to the NFC East title and a playoff spot. The 36-year-old veteran was reliable and often impressive under center despite not playing football for almost two years due to a life-threatening injury in 2018.

Still, it became obvious in recent weeks that the two sides were heading towards a breakup.

Smith wants to continue playing and believes he can still be a starter in this league. Washington, on the other hand, is focused on finding their quarterback of the future.

“I want to thank Alex for his contributions this past year,” said Washington head coach Ron Rivera. “He made such an impact on our young roster, and his leadership was one of the key factors in our late-season success and in making the playoffs for the first time since 2015. Everyone here in Washington wishes Alex and his family the best going forward and appreciates all that he gave to our organization.”

Alex Smith shouldn’t have a problem landing a job this offseason despite the injury concerns surrounding him. He is expected to be an interesting target for teams that need a proven backup or a bridge quarterback.

Washington, on the other hand, recently signed Taylor Heinicke on a new deal, and they also have Kyle Allen in the QB room. The team, however, is believed to be looking into other ways to find a starter in 2021.

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The story of quarterback Alex Smith’s miraculous return to the football field might not be over yet. According to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, Washington Football Team wants Smith to return to the team in 2021 if he decides to continue playing.

Despite being away from football for almost two years, Smith emerged as a reliable option at the QB position for Washington in recent weeks and appears to have convinced the organization there is still some fuel left in his tank.

Rapoport points out that Washington views Smith as a “bridge quarterback” for the next season as the franchise continues to look for their signal-caller of the future. The organization also appreciates his locker room presence and mentorship.

Alex Smith spent the previous two years out of NFL due to a gruesome leg injury that not only jeopardize his career but also put him in danger of losing the ability to walk. But the 37-year-old player luckily managed to recover in full and earned himself a spot on Washington’s roster for the 2020 NFL season.

Initially being the third QB on the depth chart, Smith managed to work his way to the starting position as second-year player Dwayne Haskins continued to struggle, and Kyle Allen was ruled out for the season due to an ankle injury. He produced well in the role, completing 68.2 percent of his passes while throwing for 918 yards and two TDs in four games (two starts).

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It appears that Washington Football Team will have a reliable option on quarterback position in 2020 as veteran Alex Smith received medical clearance to resume football activities.

Smith was away from football since November 2018, when he suffered a leg fracture in a game against Houston Texans. The 36-year-old veteran was in a life-threatening situation at one point, and it was unclear whether he’ll be able to play again.

However, in a recent interview with ESPN, Smith said that the injury is now behind him and that he’s finally ready to return to football. 

“Everyone was in agreement that my bone was in a really good place,” said Smith. “I had healed a lot. They said that given the combination of the rod and where I was with the healing process, I had zero limitations and could even resume some football activities.”

Still, Smith doesn’t expect to step on the field right away and acknowledges that the process just started for him.

“For me, all eyes are on practice,” he added. “That’s the next step. I have to go prove to myself and certainly to everybody else that I can go practice.”

Alex Smith joined Washington in 2018, in a trade from Kansas City Chiefs. In 10 games before the injury, he had 2,180 passing yards and 10 touchdowns.

Smith, who was San Francisco 49ers’ first overall pick in 2005, has a career completion percentage of 62.4 with 34,068 passing yards and 193 TDs. He is three times Pro Bowler.

Washington will hope that Smith cam return this year as they desperately need experience on the QB position. Their remaining options include second-year player Dwayne Haskins and offseason acquisition Kyle Allen.

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Washington Redskins’ playoff hunt might have come to an end on Sunday. The team did not just lose the game against Houston Texans, but they have also lost their starting quarterback Alex Smith for the season. Redskins’ head coach Jay Gruden confirmed that Smith broke his leg in the game against Texans and that he underwent a surgery on Sunday night.

“I know it was very painful for [Smith] and heartbreaking for a lot of people,” – said Gruden. “He’s a great guy and a hard worker and one of the key leaders on this football team. These things happen in pro football, unfortunately. You just hate to see them happen to a guy like Alex. But knowing the type of guy he is, I think he’ll bounce back.”

Before going down with an injury, Alex Smith was having a solid season, leading his team to six wins in nine games. He completed 62.5 percent of his passes, throwing for 2,180 yards and ten touchdowns.

Smith joined the Redskins in January after they sent cornerback Kendall Fuller and a third-round pick to Kansas City Chiefs in exchange.

Colt McCoy played the rest of the game against the Texans, but it is hard to see Washington Redskins stick with the 32-year-old, who hasn’t thrown a pass in NFL since 2015 before getting a chance on Sunday. Since they had only two quarterbacks on the roster, Redskins will now look to sign another QB in the coming days. According to NFL Insider Ian Rappaport, several veteran free agents will work out for the team, including EJ Manuel, Mark Sanchez, Josh Johnson, and Kellen Clemens.

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Retired Pro Bowl quarterback Alex Smith is venturing to television after ending his pro career earlier this year. Smith signed a deal with ESPN to serve as an NFL analyst. He is expected to make appearances on multiple shows for the network, including SportsCenter, Monday Night Countdown, and Sunday NFL Countdown.

ESPN, who recently hired quarterback Robert Griffin III in a similar role, confirmed the news on Monday.

Throughout his NFL career, Smith has been very open and accessible to the media while building a close relationship with the reporters. This, alongside his unquestionable football IQ and knowledge about the game, should make the transition to his new role a rather easy one.

Alex Smith spent his last season as a pro with the Washington Football team, playing eight regular-season games in 2020. Smith impressively returned after being sidelined for more than a year with a life-threatening leg injury and threw for 1,582 yards and six touchdowns while helping Washington win the NFC East. He won the NFL Comeback Player of the Year award at the end of the season.

Despite making a successful comeback, Smith was released by Washington early in the 2021 offseason. The 37-year-old star hinted at a possibility of looking for another job in the NFL at the time but eventually decided to retire.

Smith, who was the first overall pick in the 2005 NFL Draft, previously played for the San Francisco 49ers and Kansas City Chiefs. He has three Pro Bowl nods.

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The 2020 NFL Comeback Player of the Year Alex Smith will have to find a new team next season after being released by the Washington Football Team on Friday.

Smith had two years left on his deal with Washington, but had no guaranteed money. The organization saved $14.6 million by moving on.

Smith was an unsung hero for Washington last season, leading the team to the NFC East title and a playoff spot. The 36-year-old veteran was reliable and often impressive under center despite not playing football for almost two years due to a life-threatening injury in 2018.

Still, it became obvious in recent weeks that the two sides were heading towards a breakup.

Smith wants to continue playing and believes he can still be a starter in this league. Washington, on the other hand, is focused on finding their quarterback of the future.

“I want to thank Alex for his contributions this past year,” said Washington head coach Ron Rivera. “He made such an impact on our young roster, and his leadership was one of the key factors in our late-season success and in making the playoffs for the first time since 2015. Everyone here in Washington wishes Alex and his family the best going forward and appreciates all that he gave to our organization.”

Alex Smith shouldn’t have a problem landing a job this offseason despite the injury concerns surrounding him. He is expected to be an interesting target for teams that need a proven backup or a bridge quarterback.

Washington, on the other hand, recently signed Taylor Heinicke on a new deal, and they also have Kyle Allen in the QB room. The team, however, is believed to be looking into other ways to find a starter in 2021.

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The story of quarterback Alex Smith’s miraculous return to the football field might not be over yet. According to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, Washington Football Team wants Smith to return to the team in 2021 if he decides to continue playing.

Despite being away from football for almost two years, Smith emerged as a reliable option at the QB position for Washington in recent weeks and appears to have convinced the organization there is still some fuel left in his tank.

Rapoport points out that Washington views Smith as a “bridge quarterback” for the next season as the franchise continues to look for their signal-caller of the future. The organization also appreciates his locker room presence and mentorship.

Alex Smith spent the previous two years out of NFL due to a gruesome leg injury that not only jeopardize his career but also put him in danger of losing the ability to walk. But the 37-year-old player luckily managed to recover in full and earned himself a spot on Washington’s roster for the 2020 NFL season.

Initially being the third QB on the depth chart, Smith managed to work his way to the starting position as second-year player Dwayne Haskins continued to struggle, and Kyle Allen was ruled out for the season due to an ankle injury. He produced well in the role, completing 68.2 percent of his passes while throwing for 918 yards and two TDs in four games (two starts).

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It appears that Washington Football Team will have a reliable option on quarterback position in 2020 as veteran Alex Smith received medical clearance to resume football activities.

Smith was away from football since November 2018, when he suffered a leg fracture in a game against Houston Texans. The 36-year-old veteran was in a life-threatening situation at one point, and it was unclear whether he’ll be able to play again.

However, in a recent interview with ESPN, Smith said that the injury is now behind him and that he’s finally ready to return to football. 

“Everyone was in agreement that my bone was in a really good place,” said Smith. “I had healed a lot. They said that given the combination of the rod and where I was with the healing process, I had zero limitations and could even resume some football activities.”

Still, Smith doesn’t expect to step on the field right away and acknowledges that the process just started for him.

“For me, all eyes are on practice,” he added. “That’s the next step. I have to go prove to myself and certainly to everybody else that I can go practice.”

Alex Smith joined Washington in 2018, in a trade from Kansas City Chiefs. In 10 games before the injury, he had 2,180 passing yards and 10 touchdowns.

Smith, who was San Francisco 49ers’ first overall pick in 2005, has a career completion percentage of 62.4 with 34,068 passing yards and 193 TDs. He is three times Pro Bowler.

Washington will hope that Smith cam return this year as they desperately need experience on the QB position. Their remaining options include second-year player Dwayne Haskins and offseason acquisition Kyle Allen.

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Washington Redskins’ playoff hunt might have come to an end on Sunday. The team did not just lose the game against Houston Texans, but they have also lost their starting quarterback Alex Smith for the season. Redskins’ head coach Jay Gruden confirmed that Smith broke his leg in the game against Texans and that he underwent a surgery on Sunday night.

“I know it was very painful for [Smith] and heartbreaking for a lot of people,” – said Gruden. “He’s a great guy and a hard worker and one of the key leaders on this football team. These things happen in pro football, unfortunately. You just hate to see them happen to a guy like Alex. But knowing the type of guy he is, I think he’ll bounce back.”

Before going down with an injury, Alex Smith was having a solid season, leading his team to six wins in nine games. He completed 62.5 percent of his passes, throwing for 2,180 yards and ten touchdowns.

Smith joined the Redskins in January after they sent cornerback Kendall Fuller and a third-round pick to Kansas City Chiefs in exchange.

Colt McCoy played the rest of the game against the Texans, but it is hard to see Washington Redskins stick with the 32-year-old, who hasn’t thrown a pass in NFL since 2015 before getting a chance on Sunday. Since they had only two quarterbacks on the roster, Redskins will now look to sign another QB in the coming days. According to NFL Insider Ian Rappaport, several veteran free agents will work out for the team, including EJ Manuel, Mark Sanchez, Josh Johnson, and Kellen Clemens.

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