Dr. Jones on Alex Smith’s Leg Injury: A Career-Defining OrdealAlex Smith’s leg injury on November 18, 2018, while playing for the Washington Redskins, was one of the most severe injuries ever seen in professional sports.He suffered a compound spiral fracture of both the tibia and fibula in his right leg during a sack by J.J. Watt. This type of fracture is particularly dangerous because the broken bones pierce through the skin, increasing the risk of infection—a complication that would later beco

Alex Smith reflects on his gruesome injury that ultimately ended his NFL career