Slow-motion footage has emerged following Washington Commanders tight end Zach Ertz sustaining a brutal leg injury against the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday.
Ertz is likely done for the season after the brutal hit. He seemed acutely aware of that as he cut an emotional figure while being taken to the locker room. But that was also a result of the pain he must have been feeling at the time.
The TE had jumped to attempt a catch from quarterback Marcus Mariota. He took a nasty hit on the play.
Mariota, who replaced Jayden Daniels after the starting QB appeared to aggravate his elbow injury, was accused of throwing a “hospital ball” and was seen consoling Ertz on the sideline.
A slo-mo clip shows how badly Ertz’s leg bent, doing so in the most sickening fashion.
It’s right below, but we must warn that it’s not that easy to watch.
The Commanders suffered a shutout on the day. They failed to score a single touchdown or field goal in what turned out to be a 31-0 loss.
