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Alex Smith says he wants to continue his NFL career after major leg injury

Redskins QB Alex Smith suffered a devastating injury vs the Texans in Week 11 last season. He broke his leg and was rushed from the stadium for emergency surgery, then dealt with multiple infections and surgeries, and an extended hospital stay. Smith is expected to miss the entire 2019 season, but is hopeful to make a return to the field.

Fox 5 DC anchor Angie Goff got the first post-injury interview with Alex Smith in an awkward mall setting. In between daytime talk banter, Smith revealed a few things about his recovery, and his desire to play football again.