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Vikings' Long injures Achilles, may end season

LANDOVER, Md. - It appears the Minnesota Vikings' search for help on the offensive line will continue.

The Vikings lost left tackle Jake Long on Sunday to a left Achilles injury on their second-to-last offensive play during their 26-20 loss to the Washington Redskins, and coach Mike Zimmer said after the game he believes the injury will be season-ending.

If Long is done for the season, it would be only the latest blow in a career that's been full of devastating injuries for the former No.