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Alex Smith’s NFL career could be in jeopardy after he developed serious complications following his surgery to repair his broken leg sustained in a game a few weeks ago.
The report first came from Redskins fansite Burgundy Blog.
My curiosity about Alex Smith's silence evoked a tip, which prompted some research, which yielded more info, which feels solid. I'm told Smith indeed still in hospital with post-op infection. Will likely require re-intervention, incl possibly "partial reconstruction."
— Burgundy Blog (@BurgundyBlog) December 6, 2018
And was later corroborated by Eric Bickel who went on to say that Smith’s career was in “real jeopardy” due to the infection.
Hearing from several different people over last few days that Alex Smith is having devastating complications from his broken leg surgery battling infection. Supposedly he's had multiple surgeries to try to combat infection. Chances of him playing again in real jeaopardy.
— OG EB Eric Bickel (@EBJunkies) December 6, 2018
NFL.com’s Ian Rapoport also confirmed the report said that it was too early to know the ramifications of the infection had on Smith.
#Redskins QB Alex Smith is battling an infection related to the surgery he had on his broken fibula and tibia, sources say. It’s premature to say what this means for his playing future. But it is being handled with care and dealt with seriously by doctors.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) December 6, 2018
The Redskins also released a statement this morning asking for prayers.
Statement by the Washington Redskins: pic.twitter.com/SROL4sPVFM
— Washington Commanders (@Commanders) December 6, 2018
Doctors performed surgery on #Redskins QB Alex Smith right away, that night, to attempt to prevent infection. Now, he’s battling one. The #Redskins statement asks for privacy. https://t.co/G2EljNmrO2
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) December 6, 2018