Updates on Alex Smith's lacerated spleen injury

Alex is doing well, Chase says

The Chiefs backup QB says the Chiefs starting QB is doing well after his lacerated spleen in late December.

What they're saying about Chase

What they're saying about Chase Daniel starting for the Chiefs.

Andy called Chase on Christmas

How Alex responded to his lacerated spleen

This is what Alex Smith had to say to the media after the Kansas City Chiefs announced he would be out this Sunday with a lacerated spleen. Thanks to the Chiefs for the transcript.

Chiefs explain how they discovered Alex's injury

Here is the full statement and Q&A from Kansas City Chiefs head trainer Rick Burkholder on the lacerated spleen suffered by Alex Smith on this hit in the Steelers game. This transcript comes courtesy of the Chiefs.

Reactions to Alex's spleen injury

What the media world is saying about Alex Smith's lacerated spleen.

The hit that lacerated Alex Smith's spleen

Alex Smith injury scenarios

They've broken Alex

It took four months, but it finally happened.

Alex Smith out with lacerated spleen

Chase Daniel will start the season's final game against the Chargers. It's a six week injury for Smith.