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Texans-Jaguars umpire Larry Smith injured, carted off in London

NFL umpire Larry Smith injured in London

By · Published October 18, 2026  17:27 UTC · Updated October 18, 2026  18:24 UTC

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  • Primary Driver: NFL umpire Larry Smith injured in London
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One NFL umpire, Larry Smith, was carted off the field in London during a game between the Texans and Jaguars. The injury occurred in the first quarter.

According to NBC Sports, the incident happened when Smith slipped on a wet field. The outlet reports that the Texans-Jaguars game was halted momentarily while Smith received medical attention.

The game is being played in London as part of the NFL's International Series.

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The obvious questions

Who is the injured umpire?

Larry Smith

What happened during the game?

The umpire slipped on a wet field and was carted off the field.

What is the current status of the game?

The game resumed after a brief delay.

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NFL Texans Jaguars London International Series Referee Injury

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