Washington quarterback Alex Smith is reportedly dealing with an infection following surgery on the broken fibula and tibia he suffered during a Nov. 18 loss to the Houston Texans.
Ian Rapoport of NFL.com reported the news, noting "it's premature to say what this means for his playing future. But it is being handled with care and dealt with seriously by doctors."
This article will be updated to provide more information on this story as it becomes available.
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