# Umpire Larry Smith Out for Season

> NFL umpire Larry Smith injured after slipping on Wembley Stadium grass, ending his season.
- Title: Umpire Larry Smith Out for Season · NBC Sports | Shortify
- Summary: NFL umpire Larry Smith injured after slipping on Wembley Stadium grass, ending his season. NFL umpire Larry Smith suffered a torn quadricep after slipping on…
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- Published: 2026-10-20T16:51:45.447+00:00
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## Umpire Larry Smith
NFL official Larry Smith suffered a season-ending injury on Sunday in London.
## Injury Details
Smith slipped on wet grass at Wembley Stadium and fell twice before being taken off the field.
## Injury Impact
Smith, who serves as the umpire on referee Shawn Hochuli’s crew, suffered a torn quadricep and is out for the season.
## NFL Response
The NFL will have to find a replacement umpire for Hochuli’s crew for the rest of the season.
## Season Status
Smith’s first season in the NFL ends after a torn quadricep injury from a slip on Wembley Stadium grass.
## Key takeaway

NFL umpire Larry Smith suffered a torn quadricep after slipping on Wembley Stadium grass, ending his season.