(CNN) Washington Football Team quarterback Alex Smith entered an NFL game Sunday for the first time since suffering a life-threatening leg injury almost two years ago. Smith took snaps at quarterback after Washington quarterback Dwayne Haskins was benched and backup Kyle Allen was injured in Sunday's game against the Los Angeles Rams. His family loved it, standing and applauding his return. Standing O from the Smith Fam 👏👏👏 pic.twitter.com/h6TTMSQRWu — Washington Football Team (@WashingtonNFL) October 11, 2020Smith sustained the devastating leg injury after being sacked against the Houston Texans in November 2018 and suffered a spiral and compound fracture to his right tibia and fibula. He was left fighting for his life after contracting sepsis -- the body's life-threatening response to infection -- and nearly had to have his leg amputated.

Source: CNN October 11, 2020 19:37 UTC