Alex Smith is cleared to play football again, and his family celebrated with Champagne.
WASHINGTON - Alex Smith is cleared to play football again after nearly two years of rehabilitation, and his family celebrated with Champagne.
Smith's wife, Elizabeth, posted a video of the Champagne shower Saturday night on her Instagram:
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Alex Smith gets Champagne shower after being cleared for football again
Washington Football Team Quarterback Alex Smith gets a Champagne shower from his family after being cleared to play football. It's an unlikely outcome for Smith, who nearly lost his leg in a gruesome injury nearly two years ago. (Credit: lizbsmith11/Instagram)
Her caption reads "Hard work pays off!"
Washington officially added Smith to its active roster Sunday morning.
Returning to football was an unlikely outcome for Smith, who nearly lost his leg and says he nearly died after a gruesome injury nearly two years ago.
FOX 5's Angie Goff last summer was the first to detail Smith's tedious but dedicated road to recovery.
Smith will now have to focus on avoiding pass rushers instead of his young children.
The Football Team is set to start its season Sept. 13 against Philadelphia.
Smith, 36, is entering the second year of a four-year, $94 million contract.
Washington on Sunday afternoon tweeted a video of Smith's return to team practice: