The incredible story of Alex Smith’s comeback has hit a roadblock.
The veteran quarterback has been bothered by a calf injury. It is enough that he will not be active Saturday when the Washington Football Team plays host to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in an NFC Wild-Card game.
Taylor Heinicke will start. Alex Smith is inactive. #WashingtonFootball
— Julie Donaldson (@juliedonaldson_) January 9, 2021
The backup on the active roster is Steven Montez, a rookie from Colorado.