Line judge prays after umpire collapses at London NFL game
Line judge Carl Johnson removed his cap and knelt to pray for umpire Larry Smith after Smith collapsed on the field during the Jacksonville Jaguars versus Houston Texans game at Wembley Stadium in London. The incident occurred in the first quarter when Smith slipped on the turf while changing the ball and fell after getting back up under his own power. Trainers attended to Smith, who required a cart to leave the field. The NFL Network reported that Smith suffered a lower-leg injury. The officiating crew adjusted its formation to continue the game with six officials instead of the regulation seven. This moment occurred amid a season that has included scrutiny of NFL officials, such as suspensions issued on October 5 following incidents involving Jeff Seeman and Adrian Hill. Players have also knelt to pray for injured teammates, citing instances involving Jaxson Dart, Jayden Daniels, and Jayden Reed earlier in the season.
Line judge Carl Johnson removed his cap and knelt to pray for umpire Larry Smith after Smith collapsed on the field during the Jacksonville Jaguars versus Houston Texans game at Wembley Stadium in London. The incident occurred in the first quarter when Smith slipped on the turf while changing the ball and fell after getting back up under his own power. Trainers attended to Smith, who required a cart to leave the field. The NFL Network reported that Smith suffered a lower-leg injury. The officiating crew adjusted its formation to continue the game with six officials instead of the regulation seven. This moment occurred amid a season that has included scrutiny of NFL officials, such as suspensions issued on October 5 following incidents involving Jeff Seeman and Adrian Hill. Players have also knelt to pray for injured teammates, citing instances involving Jaxson Dart, Jayden Daniels, and Jayden Reed earlier in the season.