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NFL's Zach Ertz Breaks Down in Tears After Suffering Brutal Leg Injury
Veteran tight end Zach Ertz, second on the team with 50 receptions, suffered a torn ACL after a low hit by Vikings defensive back Jay Ward.
- On Monday, December 8 the Washington Commanders confirmed Zach Ertz will miss the rest of the season with a torn ACL, announcing the diagnosis on their official X account.
- During Sunday's 31-0 loss, Ertz leapt for a high pass from Marcus Mariota and was undercut by Minnesota Vikings defensive back Jay Ward, flipping him in midair; the low hit struck Ertz's knee, and team trainers carted him off.
- Across his 13 NFL seasons, Ertz has 825 receptions and was Washington's second-leading receiver this season with 50 catches, 504 yards, and four touchdowns.
- Losing Ertz compounds an injury-plagued offense because the team record 3-10 includes eight consecutive losses and injuries to Jayden Daniels and Terry McLaurin, while Ertz’s one-year contract puts his NFL future in question.
- Commanders reporter Chad Ryan called it `This is a dirty hit by Jay Ward` and wrote there is 'No place for this on the football field'; Vikings coach Kevin O'Connell said he spoke with Ertz Sunday night.
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