No one knows the dangers of playing in the NFL more than former quarterback Alex Smith. In 2018, while playing for the Washington Commanders, the veteran signal-caller suffered a gruesome leg ...

Alex Smith talks to Mackenzie Salmon about the evolution of the NFL as well as how he navigated his own traumatic injury. He also discusses his partnership with Vertex Pharmaceuticals.

Smith (No. 11) being helped off the field after suffering his injury in 2018. - Joe Robbins/Getty Images Smith underwent a tough recovery process which left him in a lot of pain. - Steve Helber/AP ...

Former NFL quarterback Alex Smith looks on during an NFL game in 2022. - Chris Szagola/AP No one knows the dangers of playing in the NFL more than former quarterback Alex Smith.

Former NFL quarterback Alex Smith was ‘scared’ using pain medication after life-threatening leg injury Former NFL quarterback Alex Smith looks on during an NFL game in 2022. - Chris Szagola/AP ...