After his horrifying leg injury in Week 8, Bears tight end Zach Miller is expected to be released from a New Orleans hospital according to ESPN’s Chris Mortensen.
Bears TE Zach Miller to be released from hospital Monday
After suffering a tragic knee injury, Miller had successful surgery to save his leg.
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Just how bad was the injury? Mortensen reported that the operation to save Miller’s leg and repair his torn popliteal artery was described as “heroic.”
Miller injured the knee against the Saints, sacrificing his body for this touchdown that was eventually overturned:
Even after such a devastating injury, Miller was only concerned with one thing:
Late Monday afternoon, Miller tweeted out a statement thanking doctors:
In his eight games this season, Miller had 20 receptions for 236 yards and two touchdowns.
Miller’s recovery efforts aren’t finished. He is still going to have to have other surgeries to repair damaged ligaments in his knee.
Chief medical officer for the NFLPA, Dr. Thom Mayer, praised the efforts to save Miller’s leg and put him in the best position possible to recover.
“There are a lot of heroes in this story, starting with Zach, whose will and tenacity continue to amaze the doctors and nurses,” Dr. Mayer said via ESPN. “Mark Bowen, the Bears team physician, instantly recognized [Miller] needed a trauma center, and he praised the paramedics and Saints medical staff.”
He added, “Total team effort and a great outcome shows what happens when preparation meets skill and judgment,” Mayer concluded. “It also shows how much our players put at risk every time they step on the field.”
There’s no telling where Miller’s career goes from here as a 33-year-old tight end, but it’s safe to say the most important thing for the time being was making sure his knee was taken care of. It’s great to see it go as well as possible.
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