Alex Smith is the Comeback Player of the Year.
u25abufe0f Told he might die due to complications with his leg injury
u25abufe0f His leg might be amputated
u25abufe0f He'd never walk again
u25abufe0f 17 surgeries
u25abufe0f 693 days later he made his return
u25abufe0f Helped lead Washington to an NFC East title
Incredible. pic.twitter.com/6Smf8jBFjL— ESPN (@espn) February 7, 2021
Washington quarterback Alex Smith earned 49 of 50 votes to win The Associated Press NFL Comeback Player of the Year, with the dissenting vote going to Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger.