Zach Ertz feared to have torn ACL
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Washington Commanders tight end Zach Ertz sustained a severe knee injury during a game against the Minnesota Vikings. Safety Jay Ward delivered a hit that left Ertz in visible distress. Trainers attended to Ertz on the field.
Washington Commanders head coach Dan Quinn said he believes TE Zach Ertz suffered a torn ACL in Week 14 loss to Minnesota Vikings.
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The pass was tipped and intercepted by Vikings defender Andrew Van Ginkel, and during the return, Daniels was leveled. He went down hard, immediately clutched at his left arm, and was surrounded by trainers before ultimately heading into the medical tent for further evaluation.
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