Washington Redskins quarterback Colt McCoy suffered a broken leg during Monday night's matchup against the Philadelphia Eagles, but surprisingly, he didn't leave the game right away.
McCoy was sacked by Malcolm Jenkins in the first half, and it was clear following the play that something wasn't right.
But that didn't stop McCoy from staying on the field for a few more plays, despite eventually finding out that he had suffered a fractured fibula.
From Thomas Boswell of the Washington Post:
According to my score-keeping, McCoy stayed in the game for two more plays, and completed both his passes for 5 and 10 yards to set up a 44-yard field goal, AFTER he broke his leg. Terrible luck. Big heart.
It's wild to think that McCoy was able to keep going with a broken leg, but it's even wilder that he was able to complete a few important passes that led to a much-needed score for the Redskins.
While McCoy won't return this season after the injury, he'll get plenty of respect from teammates following that type of dedication.
Mark Sanchez entered the game after the injury and appears to be Washington's top quarterback going forward.
It's been a tough season at the quarterback position for the Redskins, as starting quarterback Alex Smith endured his own broken leg in a loss to the Houston Texans a few weeks ago.
With plenty of unknowns at the quarterback position, it seems like Washington's playoff hopes may have taken another hit with McCoy's injury against the Eagles.
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