Former San Francisco 49ers No. 1 overall pick Alex Smith announced his retirement Monday morning after he completed an incredible comeback from a leg injury. Reports came out that Smith contemplated returning for a 17th season and reuniting with his former college head coach, Urban Meyer.
Smith released this video on his Instagram:
Smith said in his video:
“To everyone out there, whether you’re a part of Niner Nation, the Chiefs Kingdom, or the Burgundy and Gold, I thank you. To all the men I had the privilege of standing with and playing alongside, thank you.