It was a long road back for Tyler Higbee, who tore his ACL and MCL in January’s playoff game against the Detroit Lions. He underwent surgery to repair his knee in the offseason in addition to having a procedure on his shoulder,

It couldn’t have been written any better than this. In Tyler Higbee’s first game since tearing his ACL and MCL in January’s playoff game, the veteran tight end got into the end zone for a go-ahead touchdown in the fourth quarter against the New York Jets.

Tyler Higbee is one of the longest-tenured players on the Los Angeles Rams’ roster, which has made him a leader in the locker room throughout the last several years. He’s beloved by his teammates, which is what made his return to the field so special on Sunday afternoon.