Alex Smith

Washington Redskins
Quarterback

Alex Smith News

Retiring from NFL

Smith (calf) announced his retirement Monday, Grant Paulsen of The Athletic reports.

Apr 19, 2021 8:58 AM EST

Released by Washington

Smith (calf) was officially released by Washington on Friday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Mar 5, 2021 6:53 AM EST

Likely done in Washington

The Washington Football Team is expected to "part ways" with Smith (calf) in the coming days, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Mar 1, 2021 7:26 AM EST

Unsure about NFL future

Smith believes he can still play in the NFL, but he still hasn't made a final decision on continuing his career, Nicki Jhabvala of The Washington Post reports.

Feb 23, 2021 11:27 AM EST

Plans to mull playing future

Smith, who missed Saturday's playoff loss to the Buccaneers due to a strained right calf muscle, has yet to make a decision on whether he plans to continue his playing career, John Keim of ESPN.com reports.

Jan 10, 2021 11:42 AM EST

Sitting out Saturday

Smith (calf) is inactive for Saturday's wild-card game against the Buccaneers, Nicki Jhabvala of The Washington Post

Jan 9, 2021 4:04 PM EST

Not expected to be active

Smith (calf) is not expected to be active for Saturday's wild-card contest against the Buccaneers, Adam Schefter of ESPNreports.

Jan 9, 2021 1:50 PM EST

Status trending downwards

Smith (calf) will be evaluated Saturday morning but appears to be trending in the wrong direction to suit up for the wild-card game against the Buccaneers, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Jan 9, 2021 7:09 AM EST

Status in question for Saturday

Smith (calf) is listed as questionable for Saturday's wild-card game against the Buccaneers, Nicki Jhabvala of The Washington Post reports.

Jan 7, 2021 11:23 AM EST

Upgrades to limited participation

Smith (calf) was a limited practice participant Wednesday, John Keim of ESPN.com reports.

Jan 6, 2021 11:44 AM EST

Managing calf injury

Smith (calf) was listed as a non-participant on Tuesday's practice estimate, Ben Standig of The Athletic reports.

Jan 5, 2021 2:05 PM EST

Could be part of QB rotation

Head coach Ron Rivera said that Washington "definitely has to look at" using Smith (calf) as part of a rotation at quarterback with Taylor Heinicke in Saturday's wild-card game versus Tampa Bay, Nicki Jhabvala of The Washington Post reports.

Jan 5, 2021 7:54 AM EST

Leads team to inspirational victory

Smith completed 22 of 32 pass attempts for 162 yards, two touchdowns and two interceptions in Sunday's playoff-clinching win over Philadelphia.

Jan 4, 2021 12:03 AM EST

Suiting up Sunday, as expected

Smith (calf) is active for Sunday's game at Philadelphia, Kyle Stackpole of Washington's official site reports.

Jan 3, 2021 4:04 PM EST

Cleared to make Week 17 start

Washington head coach Ron Rivera said Smith (calf) has been cleared to start Sunday's game against the Eagles, Sal Paolantonio of ESPN reports.

Jan 3, 2021 5:35 AM EST

On track to start Sunday

Smith (calf) is expected to start Sunday's game against the Eagles, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Jan 2, 2021 9:36 AM EST

Questionable for Sunday night

Smith (calf) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Eagles, with coach Ron Rivera saying the team will need to see how the quarterback feels Saturday, John Keim of ESPN.com reports.

Jan 1, 2021 11:02 AM EST