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NFL News / Yardbarker / September 3
Fernando Mendoza joins increasingly rare club of No. 1 QBs to not start Week 1
Mendoza is the first No. 1 quarterback since Baker Mayfield in 2018 to not start Week 1 of their rookie season.
NFL News / Yardbarker / September 2
Before Mendoza: Looking back at six recent previous No. 1 overall picks sidelined to begin career
2026 first overall pick Fernando Mendoza's time will have to wait. Here are six others who had to wait to make their first starts.
NFL News / Yardbarker / July 30
The Buccaneers need a real plan if they are unwilling to pay Baker Mayfield
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers may believe Baker Mayfield is their franchise quarterback. Their latest contract negotiations suggest they are not completely sold on how long they want that arrangement to continue.
The '10K-yard, 80-TD NFL receivers' quiz
How many of the NFL receivers to rack up at least 10,00 yards and 80 touchdowns in their career can you name in five minutes?
NFL News / Yardbarker / May 1
How Colts GM Chris Ballard underestimated Daniel Jones before injury setback
Colts GM Chris Ballard says current Indianapolis QB Daniel Jones reminds him of a certain three-time Pro Bowl quarterback he watched in Kansas City.
Ranking the NFL's backup quarterbacks for the 2026 season
A few trades have rearranged the NFL's backup quarterback ranks, but the dust has mostly settled. From a mix of recent first-round disappointments, aging vets, and young project types, here is how the league's QB2 ranks look for the 2026 season.
NFL News / Yardbarker / September 26
Giants OC opens up about QB Jaxson Dart's 'swagger' ahead of first NFL start
Rookie Jaxson Dart became the New York Giants' starting quarterback this week. Is he ready for the challenge? Giants coaches and players seem to think so.
Kansas City Chiefs News / Yardbarker / January 17, 2025
Former teammate names what Chiefs' Patrick Mahomes 'doesn’t get enough credit for'
Alex Smith discussed how Patrick Mahomes is more than just a generational athlete playing the sport's most important position.
Carolina Panthers News / Yardbarker / September 22, 2024
Alex Smith goes on scathing rant about how Panthers failed QB Bryce Young
If there’s anyone who can relate to the adversity that Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young is experiencing, it’s fellow former No. 1 overall pick Alex Smith.
Washington Commanders News / Yardbarker / May 18, 2023
Alex Smith blasts defensive-minded coaches for inability to develop quarterbacks
Former NFL QB Alex Smith had pointed comments about how defensive-minded coaches develop, or fail to develop, quarterback prospects.
Washington Commanders News / Yardbarker / April 22, 2021
Several teams were reportedly interested in signing Alex Smith before retirement
The Jaguars were not alone in their pursuit of Smith, as the Texans, Patriots, Eagles and Colts all reached out to Smith.
Washington Commanders News / Yardbarker / April 19, 2021
Veteran QB Alex Smith announces retirement from NFL
Alex Smith is officially hanging up the cleats.
25 NFL players who could retire after the 2026 season
NFL stars can't play forever, and retirement is coming sooner than later for some of the league's top players. These 25 players could call it quits following the 2026 season.
NFL News / Yardbarker / March 2, 2021
Report: 'Don't sleep on the Bears' as team to sign Alex Smith
Smith to the Bears is an interesting pairing, as Chicago certainly seems prepared to move on from their current duo of Nick Foles and Mitch Trubisky.
Washington Commanders News / Yardbarker / March 1, 2021
Report: Washington to part ways with Alex Smith in the coming days
Smith made his return to the field for Washington in October after suffering a life-threatening leg injury in 2018. In six starts, the three-time Pro Bowler went 5-1.
Washington Commanders News / Yardbarker / February 26, 2021
QB Alex Smith has 'no animosity' toward Washington Football Team
Smith is signed through the 2022 campaign, but Washington could save nearly $15 million in salary-cap space by cutting the 36-year-old during the offseason.
Washington Commanders News / Yardbarker / February 14, 2021
Alex Smith reportedly not ready to retire, wants to play in 2021
Smith's future in Washington is uncertain. However, ESPN's Jeremy Fowler says the veteran quarterback wants to play the 2021 season, even if it's not with the Football Team.
Washington Commanders News / Yardbarker / January 10, 2021
Washington QB Alex Smith won't make decision on future immediately
Smith made his return to the field for Washington in October after suffering a life-threatening leg injury in 2018.
Washington Commanders News / Yardbarker / January 7, 2021
Washington quarterback Alex Smith officially questionable for game vs. Buccaneers
While his stats may not have been spectacular, Smith has been Washington's savior this season, going 5-1 as the starter and helping the Football Team turn its season around to win the NFC East.
Washington Commanders News / Yardbarker / January 6, 2021
Washington QB Alex Smith on injury: 'Tomorrow is going to be a telling day'
Alex Smith is still ailing from the strained calf that sidelined him for back-to-back December games, and he admitted to reporters that Thursday's practice could be the deciding factor in whether or not he is in the lineup versus the Bucs.
Washington Commanders News / Yardbarker / December 31, 2020
Washington QB Alex Smith on pace to start vs. Eagles
Comeback Player of the Year candidate Alex Smith was back on the practice field and taking first-team reps on Thursday as he works to return from the calf strain that kept him out of the past two games, contests Washington dropped.
Washington Commanders News / Yardbarker / December 18, 2020
Report: Washington QB Alex Smith ruled out vs. Seahawks with calf injury
Smith, 36, is 4-1 on the season, completing 66.4% of his passes for 1,420 yards and four touchdowns against six interceptions.
Washington Commanders News / Yardbarker / December 15, 2020
Washington Football Team reportedly 'optimistic' Alex Smith will start vs. Seahawks
Smith has pulled off perhaps the most remarkable comeback in NFL history, as most assumed his football career was done after he suffered a broken fibula and tibia in November 2018, which almost cost him his leg.
Washington Commanders News / Yardbarker / November 16, 2020
Could Alex Smith start for Washington in 2021?
Smith completed a career-high 38-of-55 passes for 390 yards in this past Sunday's 30-27 defeat at the hands of the Detroit Lions.
Washington Commanders News / Yardbarker / November 8, 2020
Ron Rivera names Alex Smith Washington's starting QB moving forward
The Washington Football Team lost starting quarterback Kyle Allen to an ankle dislocation and fracture during Sunday's game against the New York Giants, and head coach Ron Rivera has elevated Alex Smith to the starting job.
Washington Commanders News / Yardbarker / November 8, 2020
Watch: Alex Smith tosses first touchdown pass since 2018
What a wonderful sight it is to see Alex Smith back at it and throwing TD passes once again.
Washington Commanders News / Yardbarker / October 12, 2020
Alex Smith's wife 'nauseous' watching QB return to football field
While his Sunday performance wasn't outstanding, his return to the field was impressive alone. Smith could start next week's game against the New York Giants.
Washington Commanders News / Yardbarker / October 11, 2020
Alex Smith enters game for Washington Football Team in emotional return
Talk about an emotional moment for Washington Football Team quarterback Alex Smith. As his family gave him a standing ovation during his return to the field, he completed his first pass since Nov. 18, 2018 for six yards.
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