Former Utah RB Zack Moss Expected To Make Full Recovery Following Surgery

It wasn't the fairytale ending Buffalo running back Zack Moss was hoping for as his rookie season came to an end following a serious ankle injury suffered in the AFC wild card round.

Utah's all-time leading rusher went down on the second play of the fourth quarter with the Bills leading 17-10.

Following a six-yard rush, he was tackled awkwardly by Indianapolis' all-pro linebacker Darrius Leonard. While Moss was getting bent awkwardly and with his legs caught underneath Leonard, TJ Carrie hit Moss that bent him over in a more awkward manner, leading to the injury and Moss being carted off the field.

Moss underwent a minor surgical procedure to his left ankle earlier this week. According to reports by ESPN's Adam Schefter and Moss' agent, the procedure was successful and he is expected to make a full recovery. His “tight rope” procedure that was performed by Dr. Robert Anderson in Green Bay.

Bills’ RB Zack Moss underwent a minor surgical “tight rope” procedure on his ankle this morning with Dr. Robert Anderson in Green Bay, per his rep @jtoosonlaw . Moss is expected to make a full recovery and be ready for off-season workouts and training camp.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) January 19, 2021

For those looking for clarification on the procedure, it's the same one that former Alabama and current Miami Dolphins' quarterback Tua Tagovailoa underwent while with the Crimson Tide in college.

Moss' rookie campaign ends with him rushing for 481 yards and four touchdowns on 112 carries in 13 games played. He also added 14 catches for 95 yards and a touchdown.

He finished that game against Indianapolis with seven carries for 21 yards and four catches for 26 yards.

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