Umpire Larry Smith Injured During Texans-Jaguars Game in London

During the first quarter of the Texans-Jaguars game at Wembley Stadium, umpire Larry Smith suffered an injury due to slipping on the wet grass.

After falling on his back, Smith attempted to rise but fell again, prompting trainers from both teams to attend to him. He was subsequently taken off the field on a cart, reportedly with a leg injury.

The NFL has protocols in place for such incidents, allowing the referee to assume additional responsibilities in the absence of the umpire. Smith, who is in his second NFL season, also works as a school principal in Kansas City, Kansas, and has experience officiating in college and the USFL.