Another major step in the eventual return of Washington quarterback Alex Smith has been taken, as the team has placed him on the PUP list ahead of training camp this fall.
According to NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero and Ian Rapoport, this allows the team to completely keep their options open, and keep a watchful eye on his recovery. Smith is supposed to undergo his physical with the team on Monday.
There is still a long way to go before Smith can put some pads on and be cleared for contact, but by moving him to the PUP list, Washington is guaranteeing that he can at least further his process on the field and be around all of the other quarterbacks in Washington, mainly Dwayne Haskins. This will be a major boost to the young QB who is in need of a solid mentor at his side.
