Redskins QB Alex Smith Carted Off The Field After Suffering Gruesome Leg Injury 33 Years To The Day After Joe Theismann’s Career-Ending Injury

During the offseason the Washington Redskins made a huge commitment to make Alex Smith their QB.

Via Sports Illustrated

Washington Redskins quarterback Alex Smith signed a four-year, $94 million extension with the team , reports NFL.com.

Smith will make $40 million this upcoming season, which includes a $27 million signing bonus, according to the report.

The deal also includes $71 million in guarantees for injury, meaning Smith is under contract for five years and $111 million.

Smith made $10.8 million in base salary last season.

Unfortunately for the Redskins it appears that Smith’s season is done after he suffered a gruesome injury in his game against the Texans.

Here’s the video of the injury but be forewarned that it is very graphic.

Former Redskins QB Joe Theismann suffered a similar injury 33 years to the day.