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Report: Alex Smith dealing with infection complication following surgery on broken leg

Former San Francisco 49ers quarterback Alex Smith is dealing with a complication following his surgery on a broken tibia and fibula, according to reports. Smith suffered a brutal leg injury last month and multiple reports say he is dealing with an infection. Two Washington media sources reported on the infection, with NFL Network reporter Ian Rapoport confirming the infection reports, but also saying it’s premature to say what it means for Smith’s playing future.

Hearing from several different people over last few days that Alex Smith is having devastating complications from his broken leg surgery battling infection.