Smith (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Eagles.

EDGE Analysis

The decision doesn't come as a surprise as Smith hasn't progressed to 11-on-11 work in full pads at practice. Until he does, he's likely to be among Washington's inactives while Kyle Allen handles backup duties behind starter Dwayne Haskins. Smith will continue his lengthy journey from a brutal right leg injury suffered back in 2018.

Smith (leg) wasn't listed on Washington's injury report Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

Washington activated Smith from the PUP list on Aug. 16, but by the end of training camp, he had yet to take part in full-padded, 11-on-11 drills. Still, with no listing on the first injury report of the season, Smith has a chance to be on the game-day roster Sunday against the Eagles. If Smith ultimately is ruled inactive, though, Kyle Allen will serve as the backup to top quarterback Dwayne Haskins.

Smith (leg) will begin the 2020 season on Washington's active roster, John Keim of ESPN reports.

EDGE Analysis

Smith did not log any reps in full-padded 11-on-11 drills during training camp, so Washington looks in line to roll with him as the No. 3 quarterback behind starter Dwayne Haskins and backup Kyle Allen. Even if he's ultimately inactive on game days, it's a notable feat for Smith to make the team two years after a career-threatening leg injury.

Smith (leg) didn't participate in Sunday's 11-on-11 practice, John Keim of ESPN.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Smith took part in an 11-on-11 practice Saturday, but it was one where players weren't in pads. He still hasn't been cleared for full-team, contact work, with the team preferring a cautious approach this summer. All signs point to Dwayne Haskins getting the start Week 1 against Philadelphia, while it's less clear whether Smith or Kyle Allen will serve as the backup.

Smith participated in Saturday's 11-on-11 drills although the practice did not require pads, Nicki Jhabvala of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

It's a great sign for Smith, who actually flashed a bit of mobility in the 11-on-11 drills, scrambling for a couple of yards on a broken play. Dwayne Haskins continues to lead the first unit with Kyle Allen and Smith switching off with the second unit. Expect Smith to slowly continue to press onward in the competition for the backup role.

Smith hasn't been cleared for 11-on-11 drills, JP Finlay of NBC Sports Washington reports.

EDGE Analysis

Activated from the PUP list two days prior, Smith reportedly looked good in 7-on-7 drills at Tuesday's practice, working second through the rotation after Dwayne Haskins. It was again Haskins who led things off in full-team work, with Kyle Allen the second man up while Smith was limited to observer status. There's still time for Smith or Allen to make a push for the starting job, but the No. 2 role is probably a more realistic goal for the 36-year-old, considering he's had 17 surgeries on his right leg over the past two years.

Washington activated Smith (lower leg) from the PUP list Sunday, Kyle Stackpole of the team's official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

After undergoing 17 surgeries to address the gruesome leg injury he suffered in November 2018, Smith has finally received clearance to return to football activities. Per Julie Donaldson of Washington's official site, Smith will be limited to individual drills initially before the coaching and training staffs determine whether he's fit for full-contact practices. Even if Smith's surgically repaired right leg responds well to workouts, the 36-year-old is still expected to begin the 2020 season in a backup role behind projected starter Dwayne Haskins.

Smith (leg) was cleared for football activity Saturday, JP Finlay of NBC Sports Washington reports.

EDGE Analysis

It's a remarkable moment for the 36-year-old, who was at risk of having his right leg amputated following a severe injury late in the 2018 season. He's reportedly been impressing in workouts and has a chance to compete for the team's starting quarterback job. Whether or not Washington truly wants to give opportunities to a player of Smith's age rather than handing things over to presumed quarterback of the future, Dwayne Haskins, remains to be seen, but the clearance is nevertheless a momentous step in Smith's journey back to the field. He'll be activated off the PUP list Sunday, Ben Standig of The Athletic reports.

Coach Ron Rivera believes Smith (leg) could enter the Washington Football Team's quarterback competition, Nicki Jhabvala of The Athletic reports. "If Alex is healthy and continues to get healthy and we do activate him, he's going to be in the throes of this competition," Rivera said. "It's going to unfold, I think, very nicely for us as a football team."

EDGE Analysis

The idea of Smith playing in 2020 has largely been described as a long shot, but Rivera seems to be treating it as a real possibility, and recent reports suggest the 36-year-old has looked good during on-field workouts. The veteran quarterback missed all of last year while rehabbing from a severe injury, one that nearly caused him to lose his right leg. Most discussion of the Washington QB spot has pegged Dwayne Haskins as a strong favorite for the starting job, but with Kyle Allen having a chance to make his push during training camp. It now seems Smith could enter the mix if he's removed from the PUP list within the next week or two.

Smith (leg) recently impressed during four straight days of on-field workouts with Washington's training staff, JP Finlay of NBC Sports Washington reports.

EDGE Analysis

Smith was medically cleared by Washington's surgical staff early last week, but his subsequent placement on the PUP list meant he can't practice. No matter, he clearly has been able to get in some on-field work as he continues his recovery from a gruesome leg injury and ensuing bouts with infection. There's no telling when (or if) Smith will make it all the way back, but he seems to be putting himself in a position to return to the regular-season roster. In the meantime, quarterback will be manned by some combination of 2019 first-round pick Dwayne Haskins and Kyle Allen in the nation's capital.