Update (6:08 p.m. ET): Washington Redskins running back Chris Thompson suffered a fractured fibula against the New Orleans Saints on Sunday, per ESPN’s Adam Schefter.
Washington RB Chris Thompson fractured his fibula.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) November 19, 2017
An injury-filled NFL season just got even worse.
Washington Redskins running back Chris Thompson suffered a gruesome leg injury and was carted off the field late in third quarter of his team’s 34-31 loss to the New Orleans Saints on Sunday. The 27-year-old had his leg put in an air cast, and was visibly emotional while leaving the field.
Here’s the ugly play:
This injury to Chris Thompson doesn't look good. Right ankle gets trapped underneath a Saints player pic.twitter.com/WW8hQcp42n
— Mark Bullock (@MarkBullockNFL) November 19, 2017
And here’s Thompson being carted off the field at Mercedes-Benz Superdome:
Before you worry about how Chris Thompson’s injury will impact your fantasy team, watch this. pic.twitter.com/j2y1xFWuo3
— Melissa Jacobs 💙 (@thefootballgirl) November 19, 2017
The injury obviously is devastating for Thompson, but also is a tough blow for the Redskins, as he has been their most dynamic player throughout the 2017-18 season.
The Florida State product entered the game leading Washington in rushing yards (277) and receiving yards (494).
