The Facts: Smith's incredible comeback proved to be his last hurrah in the nation's capital. Washington is expected to part ways with the veteran quarterback in the coming days, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport and NFL Network's Kimberly Jones reported Monday, per informed sources.

Diehards Line: Smith suffered a gruesome leg injury in 2018 and underwent 17 operations to initially repair and later save his leg from amputation, missing all of 2019 before overcoming all realistic expectations to make his return in 2020. Smith posted a 5-1 record as a starter this season, helping lead Washington to an unlikely playoff berth and earning AP Comeback Player of the Year honors. ... The 36-year-old Smith still seems to have quality football left in him, though, and proved as much once he got his feet under him as a starter. Per NFL.com, a reunion in Chicago with Matt Nagy -- Smith's former offensive coordinator in Kansas City -- could be ahead. A handful of other options might also await Smith. But as he's made clear this offseason, he intends to continue playing -- it just won't be in Washington.