4 potential landing spots for QB Alex Smith in NFL free agency

Dec. 2, 2024 – 01:29 – The Washington Football Team is expected to part ways with 36-year-old quarterback Alex Smith at some point in the near future. Even after Smith earned NFL Comeback Player of the Year honors with Washington a season ago, rumors suggested that a divorce might be in the cards. A former No. 1 overall pick of the San Francisco 49ers, Alex Smith is set to count $23.3 million against the 2021 NFL salary cap. Washington can save nearly $15 million by releasing him outright. Despite some statistical struggles in the nation’s capital last season, Smith continues to prove himself to be a winner. In fact, he boasts a combined 80-36-1 record as a starter over the past decade. Whether it’s as a quality veteran backup or to compete for a starting job, multiple teams will be interested in Smith once he hits the NFL free agent market. Here’s a look at his four best fits.