Nov 18, 2018; Landover, MD, USA; Washington Redskins quarterback Alex Smith (11) reacts after suffering a broken leg in the second half against the Houston Texans during the second half at FedEx Field. Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports

Brutal new details emerge about Alex Smith's injury

Originally posted on Sportsnaut | By Jesse Reed | Last updated 11/20/18

Alex Smith’s gruesome injury was reportedly even worse than it initially looked.

In addition to breaking both his right fibula and tibia, Smith suffered a compound fracture, per ESPN’s Adam Schefter, and trauma surgeons discovered he suffered a spiral fracture in his leg.

Alex Smith suffered a compound fracture – meaning the bone broke through his skin, per source. Trauma surgeons discovered Smith suffered a spiral fracture in his leg – defined as a long bone broken by a rotational force. Smith, 34, faces a lengthy rehab process to try to return.

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) November 19, 2018

This is just brutal news.

It’s fair to wonder whether Smith will be healed up in time for the start of the 2019 season. He’s signed in Washington through the 2022 season and still has $42 million in guaranteed money left on his current contract.

The 34-year-old has appeared in 166 games over the course of his career — passing for 34,068 yards with 193 touchdowns and 101 interceptions and earning a 94-66-1 record as a starter.

This article first appeared on Sportsnaut and was syndicated with permission.

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