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FILE - This is a 2020 file photo showing Trent Baalke of the Jacksonville Jaguars NFL football team. The Jacksonville Jaguars formally named Baalke general manager on Thursday, Jan. 21, 2021. (AP Photo)

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Washington Football Team's Alex Smith plays during an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Derik Hamilton) **FILE**

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Washington Football Team's Alex Smith warms up before an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola)

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Washington Football Team's Taylor Heinicke (4) in action against the Philadelphia Eagles during an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Philadelphia. Washington defeated the Eagles 20-14. (AP Photo/Rich Schultz)

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FILE - These are 2020 file photos showing Washington Football quarterback Alex Smith, left, and Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady, right. Washington and Tampa play in an NFL Wild Card game on Saturday, Jan. 9, 2021. (AP Photo/File)

A tale of two quarterbacks: Alex Smith and Tom Brady

Washington Football Team's Alex Smith plays during the first half of an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Philadelphia. Alex Smith is the biggest reason Washington became the first team in the Super Bowl era to start 2-7 and make the playoffs. The 36-year-olds journey back from a broken leg and 17 surgeries was a long one, but the difference with him at quarterback has been simple: Smith doesnt make major mistakes, manages the game and is the cool hand coach Ron Rivera wanted in control of his young team. (AP Photo/Derik Hamilton, File)

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Mr. Smith goes to Washington, takes another team to playoffs

Washington Football Team's Logan Thomas (82) catches a touchdown against Philadelphia Eagles' T.J. Edwards (57) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Derik Hamilton)

Washington beats the Eagles 20-14, captures NFC East title

Washington Football Team quarterback Alex Smith (11) throws a 15-yard touchdown pass to Logan Thomas during the second half of an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Monday, Dec. 7, 2020, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)

Alex Smith expected to start against Eagles

Washington Football Team's Antonio Gibson (24) plays during the second half of an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola)

Washington clinches NFC East with bizarre win over Eagles

Washington Football Team quarterback Alex Smith (11) calls a play during the second half of an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Monday, Dec. 7, 2020, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)

Alex Smith, Terry McLaurin, Antonio Gibson all questionable against Eagles

Washington Football Team quarterback Taylor Heinicke scrambles during an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers, Sunday, Dec. 27, 2020, in Landover, Md. Until a relief appearance Sunday, Heinicke hadn't played an NFL game since 2018 and was an XFL backup, and now Heinicke could start or be one Alex Smith injury away in the season finale at Philadelphia with the NFC East on the line.(AP Photo/Mark Tenally)

New final exam: Heinicke pauses school to QB for Washington

Washington Football Team quarterback Alex Smith (11) walks to the field for the start of the second half of an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers, Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020, in Glendale, Ariz. Washington Football Team quarterback Dwayne Haskins replaced Smith for the start of the second half. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

Alex Smith, The Movie? Screenwriters weigh in on film potential of quarterback’s journey

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Washington Redskins quarterback Alex Smith (11) passes the ball as he's hit by Green Bay Packers linebacker Clay Matthews (52) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 23, 2018 in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon) (ASSOCIATED PRESS)

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Smith said he understands the concern from people who were worried about him playing football.

Alex Smith feels 'emboldened' by comeback season →

Smith added he'd take a few weeks to talk to his family and make a decision.

Washington goes from 'Why not us?' to 'Who's the QB?' →

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