Redskins QB Alex Smith (broken leg) looking at 6-8 months of rehab

Alex Smith‘s lower leg injury was a compound fracture, meaning the bone broke through the skin, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports. The Washington quarterback underwent surgery Sunday night, and trauma surgeons discovered a spiral fracture, defined as a long bone broken by a rotational force.

Gruden said Smith faces a 6-8 month rehab.

Related players: Colt McCoy, Mark Sanchez

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Washington coach Jay Gruden said Monday that surgery went well, and the team expects a full recovery. McCoy will be the starter while Sanchez will be the backup.

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