Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Geno Smith suffered an injury in the fourth quarter of the Week 10 game against the Denver Broncos. The exact nature of the injury remains unclear, but it appears to involve his knee or ankle.
Smith was injured while attempting to scramble. Although no official confirmation has been made, he appeared to be in significant pain and was unable to continue without support. After initially trying to get up, he went back down on the field as trainers rushed to assist him.
"Smith tried to get up after the play, but it was clear he was in a lot of pain and he went back down on the field as trainers rushed out to tend to him."
Backup quarterback Kenny Pickett took over while Smith was sidelined. Smith was later seen walking off the field under his own power, though noticeably limping and requiring further sideline evaluation.
"Smith has emerged from the medical tent and is testing out his leg on the sideline. It looks like he might get back in."
Mike Moraitis is a freelance writer covering the NFL for Sporting News.
Geno Smith’s knee or ankle injury in Week 10 has left his playing status uncertain, with backup Kenny Pickett stepping in during a critical moment in the Raiders’ game.