Alex Smith Opens Up On His Leg Injury, 20 Surgeries & Nearly Needing An Amputation | Bussin’

Former 49ers, Chiefs, and Washington QB Alex Smith opens up about the leg injury that changed his life and NFL career: the hit that snapped his leg, a dangerous infection, roughly 20 surgeries, doctors talking about amputating at the knee, permanent drop foot, and how military rehab at the Center for the Intrepid helped him walk again. Then the comeback, his first tackle back from Aaron Donald, and the mindset that got him there. ----- 🚌 Get on the bus with NFL players Will Compton & Taylor Lewan! The Boys are letting you in on their hilarious, high-energy (and often heartfelt) conversations. Topics range from exclusive stories to active player perspectives to out-of-left-field hot takes on things you and your friends only discuss behind closed doors. Sometimes they chat with a guest, sometimes it's just the two of them, but it's always a good time when you're Bussin' With The Boys. And yes, this is the podcast where Mike Vrabel said he'd cut his piece off for a Super Bowl. ----- 👕 Shop With The Boys: https://bwtb.com 🗣️ Follow The Boys: Instagram:   / bussinwtb   Twitter:   / bussinwtb   Facebook:   / bussinwtb   🎧 Listen On Audio: iTunes: http://bit.ly/BWTB_Apple Spotify: http://bit.ly/BWTB_Spotify ----- #BussinWithTheBoys #WillCompton #TaylorLewan