METAIRIE, La. -- New Orleans Saints running back Daniel Lasco suffered a bulging disk that will require season-ending surgery but won't be career-threatening, according to coach Sean Payton.
Lasco suffered a frightening injury in Sunday's 47-10 win at Buffalo, when an ambulance was driven onto the field to take him to the hospital after he was hurt making a headfirst tackle on a kickoff return.
But Lasco was able to fly home with the team Sunday night and will likely have surgery within the week.
"The prognosis is good.