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Vikings break silence on brutal hit that tore Zach Ertz’s ACL

Football is one of the most gruesome sports in the world, and its unforgiving brutality was on full display in the middle of Sunday's Week 14 matchup between the Minnesota Vikings and Washington Commanders.

During the third quarter of the contest, Commanders tight end Zach Ertz left his feet to attempt to haul in a pass, but before his feet returned to the ground, Vikings safety Jay Ward delivered a hit to his legs. Ertz left the game on a cart, and on Monday, it was revealed that he suffered a torn ACL, meaning his season, and possibly his career, is over.