Well, this changes things for the Redskins.
A third-quarter sack against Redskins quarterback Alex Smith ended up being much more than just a sack in Sunday's game against the Texans. Smith's leg is fractured in two places and will require season-ending surgery.
"When you have an injury like that, it's more heartbreaking than it is physical." - Jay Gruden on Alex Smith @nbcwashington pic.twitter.com/PREwurRLw4
— NBC4 Sports (@NBC4Sports) November 18, 2018
This is Smith's first year with the Redskins, after being traded from the Chiefs. After Sunday's loss, the Redskins are 6-4 and sit atop the NFC East. They'll play their division rival the Cowboys in the annual Thanksgiving game on Thursday, likely with backup quarterback Colt McCoy at the helm.
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— Chad Ryan (@ChadwikoRCC) November 18, 2018
Alex Smith ends up with an obvious compound fracture of his ankle/lower leg after a sack, and his year will be over.#Redskins pic.twitter.com/wslG8zEt6p
This story will be updated as more information becomes available.
