The fact that Alex Smith was an active part of Washington's roster in Week 5 was nothing short of miraculous. Thus, the word to describe the fact that he checked into the game and took snaps at quarterback is escaping me.
But social media was all over his unbelievable return to football action against the Rams, exactly 693 days after a gruesome leg injury that endangered not only his career but his life, and the profound remarks from many members of the NFL Twitterverse did his amazing return justice.
Several current and former NFL players, as well as athletes from other sports, were amazed -- and slightly worried -- with his return.
Alex Smith as commendable as his fight to come back from such a horrific injury doesn’t seem able to move laterally, made me nervous watching, am i tripping or those watching understand my assessment❓
— Chad Johnson (@ochocinco) October 11, 2020
Alex Smith 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
— Tedy Bruschi (@TedyBruschi) October 11, 2020
Watching Alex Smith and his family @WashingtonNFL persevere and inspire! Definitely the best @NFL story of the day.
— Isiah Thomas (@IsiahThomas) October 11, 2020
Many prominent figures in sports media and football analysis also weighed in on the incredible moment.
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