Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Geno Smith sustained an apparent lower-leg injury in the fourth quarter of the Week 10 game against the Denver Broncos. The issue occurred while he was attempting to scramble from defenders. Early indications suggest it could be related to his knee or ankle, though no official diagnosis has been given.
While Smith was sidelined, backup quarterback Kenny Pickett stepped in to lead the Raiders’ offense. The team continues to monitor Smith’s condition closely as the game progresses.
“The Raiders now say Smith is questionable to return to the game after he tried to gut it out.”
“Smith has emerged from the medical tent and is testing out his leg on the sideline.”
Smith was visibly in discomfort when trainers attended to him on the field. The team has not provided a final update regarding his status for the remainder of the matchup against Denver.
Report by Mike Moraitis, freelance NFL writer for Sporting News.
Author’s summary: Geno Smith suffered a late-game leg injury against Denver, briefly left the field, and remains questionable while undergoing evaluation.