Alex Smith gets his scary leg splint removed eight months after a horrible injury

Alex Smith We just took a huge step forward to return to the NFL … QB Redskins had his gigantic splint removed for the first time since he broke his shin 8 months ago.

Washington appellant was seriously injured when J.J. Watt He's twisted his leg on Nov. 18 last season … and he needed several surgeries and a huge brace just to stabilize his injury.

In fact, when Smith first showed the camera while keeping his leg tight, some wondered if this guy would ever play football again.

But, Smith's wife said Monday that Alex had the splint removed … and she was preparing to return to the football field.

"The last 8 months have been completely crazy" Elizabeth Smith "Even if it's not over, it's a big milestone."

"We are getting rid of the weight that Alex has put on (both literally and figuratively), which is one step closer to the goal." The resilience, determination, and mental strength of this man are unmatched. "