Washington Redskins quarterback Alex Smith was carted off the field in the third quarter of the Redskins' game vs. the Houston Texans on Sunday after suffering a horrific-looking injury to his right leg.
The injury occurred when Smith was sacked by a pair of Texans defenders. He had an Aircast placed on his leg and was taken off the field on a cart. After the game, Redskins coach Jay Gruden said Smith suffered a broken tibia and fibula and will undergo surgery.
Warning: Some might find this video tough to watch.
Prayers up for Alex Smith's leg. Yeesh. pic.twitter.com/jfj9RsexIz
— Rivers McCown (@riversmccown) November 18, 2018
GRAPHIC WARNING! Oh, maaan. That’s a shocking injury for Alex Smith. Never like to see that😪 #NFL #HOUvsWAS pic.twitter.com/0JWCFxlGNV
— Michael Randall (@MickRandallHS) November 18, 2018
#Redskins QB Alex Smith carted off the field with what looks to be a serious leg injury. @wusa9 @WUSA9sports pic.twitter.com/cbCTTgiNoK
— Darren M. Haynes (@DarrenMHaynes) November 18, 2018
Smith is in his first season with the Redskins and helped guide them to a 6-3 record, good for first place in the NFC East division. He spent his previous five seasons with the Kansas City Chiefs.
Patrick Mahomes, who replaced Smith as the Chiefs' starting quarterback, sent out well wishes to Smith following the injury.
Prayers for my guy man! You will bounce back!
— Patrick Mahomes II (@PatrickMahomes5) November 18, 2018
Former Redskins QB Joe Theismann, who suffered the exact same injury in 1985, commented on Smith's injury Sunday afternoon.
Alex’s leg is exactly like mine 33 yrs ago
— Joe Theismann (@Theismann7) November 18, 2018
I feel so bad for him.
— Joe Theismann (@Theismann7) November 18, 2018
