The Facts: Smith will be cleared for football activity and be activated off the physically unable to perfom list, a source said Saturday night, capping a remarkable recovery from a leg injury that nearly cost him his life.

Diehards Line: Smith is expected to be activated off the PUP list Sunday, a source told ESPN.com's John Keim, putting him in line to be on the field when Washington begins full-pad work Tuesday. Smith broke the tibia and fibula in his right leg in a November 2018 game against Houston. Because of an infection, Smith required 17 surgeries and doctors worried not only about the possibility of his leg being amputated, but also feared for his life. Washington's main concern has been Smith's ability to protect himself. His mobility had been a key part of his game in the past and they wanted to make sure he could still move in the pocket well enough to not always put himself in trouble. Another source told Keim that Smith had a really good week last week, putting him on pace to come off the PUP list. HC Ron Rivera also said several times that if Smith were to be activated, he'd be included in the quarterback competition.