New Orleans Saints running back Mark Ingram II will likely miss the remainder of the season after suffering a slight MCL tear in Monday’s loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, according to a report.
Coach Dennis Allen said during a press conference Monday that Ingram had injured his knee late in the fourth quarter on the play where he ran out of bounds on a critical 2nd-and-8, which resulted in an incomplete pass on 3rd-and-1 and eventually gave way to the Bucs’ incredible comeback.
"Look, we had a pass play that was initially designed for the fullback in the flat on the other side. Andy (Dalton) thought he had a shot with a bullet to the ‘X.’ Look, hindsight is 20-20. I wish we would've run it. Mark (Ingram II) hurt his knee on the previous play, and so we came up a yard short. That's frustrating."
SAINTS’ MARK INGRAM APOLOGIZES FOR ROLE IN LOSS TO BUCS: I’M SICK ABOUT THIS ONE’
The extent of Ingram’s injury wasn’t immediately known, but sources told the NFL Network on Wednesday that he suffered a slight MCL tear and will likely be out 4-6 weeks.
CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM
Ingram took to social media on Tuesday to apologize for what he called "a crucial mistake."
"I'm sick about this one," he wrote in a tweet. "Regardless of circumstances or how I feel I have to get that fresh set of downs for the squad. I apologize to my teammates, my coaches, and my city for a crucial mistake. We work way too hard and sacrifice blood sweat and tears. I will be better."
Ingram has rushed for 233 yards on 62 carries for one touchdown this season.
