Alex Smith is the Comeback Player of the Year.

▫️ Told he might die due to complications with his leg injury
▫️ His leg might be amputated
▫️ He'd never walk again
▫️ 17 surgeries
▫️ 693 days later he made his return
▫️ Helped lead Washington to an NFC East title

Incredible. pic.twitter.com/6Smf8jBFjL

— ESPN (@espn) February 7, 2021