Alex Smith to start for Washington against Lions
Smith took over Sunday after Kyle Allen dislocated his ankle. Published November 8, 2020
Andy Kostka is a sports reporter for The Washington Times. He is a graduate of the University of Maryland, and held internships at USA TODAY and The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette during college. Kostka can be reached at akostka@washingtontimes.com.
Smith took over Sunday after Kyle Allen dislocated his ankle. Published November 8, 2020
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