This was not just a fumble for Zach Ertz; it was a heart-wrenching moment that will forever etch itself into the annals of Washington Commanders' history. The tight end's ACL tear, sustained during the team's game against the Minnesota Vikings on December 7, has left him sidelined for the remainder of the NFL season.
As Ertz desperately tried to catch a pass from quarterback Marcus Mariota, the 35-year-old's expression of agony was palpable. He was visibly emotional, tears streaming down his face as he was attended to by medical staff on the sidelines. The injury had the potential to end his career, and the thought was reflected in his actions as he threw a towel over his head and was seen crying as trainers escorted him to the locker room for further examination.
The devastating moment didn't just impact Ertz; it affected the entire team. While Jayden Daniels expressed his frustration by throwing his helmet, Mariota rushed over to Ertz's side to offer comfort.
Ertz's future is uncertain, with surgery to repair his torn ACL looming ahead. However, he remains optimistic, writing on Instagram, "Broken But Never Beaten." His cheerleaders include Brandon Graham, who commented, "Amen!! Keep going my brother!! He is going to bring you back stronger!” Carli Lloyd added her support, saying, “You got this!” And JJ Watt chimed in with a simple yet powerful message: “Never brother. Never.”
