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This has been a disastrous season in every conceivable way for the Washington Commanders. And just when it looked like there might be some light at the end of their dark injury tunnel, they were dealt another devastating blow.

And it likely spells the end of veteran tight end Zach Ertz's time with the franchise.

Ertz took a nasty hit while in the air against the Minnesota Vikings, and it didn't look good from the outset. He left in tears on a cart, and his teammates were visibly emotional. Head coach Dan Quinn confirmed everyone's worst fears, and the potential Pro Football Hall of Famer now faces a lengthy recovery from a torn ACL.