Will Johnson injured in second quarter of Steelers game against Redskins

Steelers back-up quarterback Bruce Gradkowski flicked a quick pass to fullback Will Johnson that led to a savage hit. The result of Johnson laying on the turf, a penalty for unnecessary roughness and Johnson eventually being taken off the field.

It was penalized for a helmet-to-helmet hit, but cameras showed Johnson on the sideline in pain while trainers looked at his side.

DeJon Gomes called for an ilegal helmet-to-helmet hit on FB Will Johnson, who is helped off the field.

— Ron Musselman (@ronmusselman8) August 20, 2013

Considering the traffic around him, it seemed throwing it to Johnson would result in such a collision. While Gradkowski completed two throws to Emmanuel Sanders down the field, Sanders had to stretch for both of them.

He also hit an official on a first down throw that would have resulted in a first down to Jerricho Cotchery.

The Redskins were leading 14-3 at the time of the injury.

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