Jake Long

Jake Long is tended to after he was injured late in the fourth quarter Sunday.

(AP photo)

Jake Long's return to the NFL turned out brief, and it could be the end for the former No. 1 pick.

Long, in his fourth game with the Minnesota Vikings, suffered a season-ending Achilles' injury late in the fourth quarter of Sunday's 26-20 loss to the Washington Redskins. The starting left tackle was carted off the field.

"We were in St. Louis together and obviously both went through some injuries there, and I know how difficult that is," quarterback Sam Bradford, who twice had an ACL reconstructed, told the Star Tribune. "Obviously he was excited just to be back playing and starting. For him to get injured today, obviously it's really tough."

Long tweeted early Tuesday:

Flying out to get surgery. Time to get this done. So lucky to have this one by my side through it all. pic.twitter.com/JN2I8wy4cC — Jake Long (@JakeLong77) November 15, 2016

Long was signed Oct. 11 to help the struggling Vikings offense after taking 11 snaps late last season with the Atlanta Falcons. He had a torn ACL while with St. Louis in 2013 and 2014.

Long looks to be the third Vikings tackle to go on injured reserve this season, joining Matt Kalil and Andre Smith.

"We have no choice," Zimmer told the Pioneer Press about the Vikings need to move on. "That's what we have to do. We have to figure out a way and keep going."

Long, 31, was the first pick in the 2008 NFL draft after a standout career at Michigan (2003-07). The Lapeer native played five seasons and went to the Pro Bowl four times with the Miami Dolphins.

Here's how other former Wolverines fared in Week 10 of the NFL:

Tom Brady (QB, New England Patriots): Completed 23 of 32 for 316 yards and one interception in 31-24 loss to Seahawks.

Alan Branch (DT, New England Patriots): Three tackles (one solo) in loss to Seahawks.

Frank Clark (DE, Seattle Seahawks): Five tackles (three solo) and a sack in win over Patriots.

Devin Funchess (WR, Carolina Panthers): Three receptions for 56 yards, including a 38-yard touchdown, in 20-17 loss to Chiefs.

Graham Glasgow (C, Detroit Lions): Bye week.

Brandon Graham (DE, Philadelphia Eagles): Three tackles (three solo), including a sack in 24-15 win over Falcons.

David Harris (LB, New York Jets): Led team with 11 tackles (eight solo) and a half sack in 9-6 loss to Rams.

Chad Henne (QB, Jacksonville Jaguars): Backed up Blake Bortles in 24-21 loss to Texans.

Joe Kerridge (FB, Green Bay Packers): No stats in 47-25 loss to Titans.

Taylor Lewan (OT, Tennessee Titans): Was ejected from slapping officials hand in second quarter of win over Packers.

Patrick Omameh (G, Jacksonville Jaguars): Started a right guard in loss to Texans.

Denard Robinson (RB, Jacksonville Jaguars): No stats in loss to Texans.

Jake Ryan (LB, Green Bay Packers): Left game against Titans in the first quarter with an ankle injury and did not return.

Michael Schofield (OT, Denver Broncos): Started at guard in 25-23 win over Saints.

Fitzgerald Toussaint (RB, Pittsburgh Steelers): No stats in 35-30 loss to Cowboys.

Jarrod Wilson (S, Jacksonville Jaguars): One tackle in loss to Texans.

INACTIVE:

Leon Hall (CB, New York Giants)

Willie Henry (DT, Baltimore Ravens)