2.6K views | Dr. Jones on Alex Smith’s Leg Injury: A Career-Defining OrdealAlex Smith’s leg injury on November 18, 2018, while playing for the Washington Redskins, was one of the most severe injuries ever seen in professional sports.He suffered a compound spiral fracture of both the tibia and fibula in his right leg during a sack by J.J. Watt. This type of fracture is particularly dangerous because the broken bones pierce through the skin, increasing the risk of infection—a complication that wou