flag
back Back
Report: Umpire Larry Smith out for season after slipping on Wembley Stadium grass

NFL official Larry Smith suffered a season-ending injury on Sunday in London.

Smith, who serves as the umpire on referee Shawn Hochuli’s crew, suffered a torn quadricep and is out for the season, according to FootballZebras.com.

Smith slipped on the wet grass at Wembley Stadium and fell on his back, tried to get up and fell again between plays. Trainers from both teams attended to him and he was eventually taken off the field on a cart. The officiating crew was down to six for the rest of the game, with other officials splitting the umpire’s responsibilities.

This is Smith’s first season officiating in the NFL after several seasons working in college football and spring leagues. Now he’ll sit out and won’t work another game until 2027.

The NFL will have to find a replacement umpire for Hochuli’s crew for the rest of the season. The league always has some officials lined up who can join a crew during the season when needed.

You may like

AI Named and Ranked the 20 Biggest Clubs in World Football

givemesport.com 5 hours ago

Tennis: 13 Clubs Vie For Honours At Anambra Governor’s Cup

newtelegraphng.com 6 hours ago

The Storm rages on at AO Arena and fans are loving it

ilovemanchester.com 5 hours ago

Mkhalele tipped to be a top coach with Afcon and World Cup experience

sundayworld.co.za 2 days ago

Roses, Rising Stars and Hanover Park crowned Coca-Cola Amateur Cup champions

vukaninews.co.za 1 day ago

IN BRIEF: New Russian sports federation, athletes’ return to international competitions

tass.com 5 hours ago

Red card record for ex Cape Town City goalkeeper

supersport.com 1 day ago

What F1's return to Africa means for a continent long overlooked by global sports

foxsports.com 3 hours ago

Nottingham Forest gem set for World Cup bow after being selected in young squad

nottinghamforest.news 1 hour ago