Washington Football Team quarterback Alex Smith said Wednesday his leg's positive response as he increased his activity during rehabilitation from a life-threatening injury provided added motivation as he returned to the NFL in 2020.
Smith explained on the 10 Questions with Kyle Brandt podcast (h/t Nick Shook of NFL.com) the number of unknowns heading into the process made his successful comeback even more rewarding:
"I had no idea how my leg and body would respond to the combination of being out for two years and the injury and the limb salvage and all that stuff; I've got to wear a brace to do anything.