LAKE FOREST, Ill. — Chicago Bears tight end Zach Miller had surgery to save his left leg after he tore an artery while dislocating his knee during Sunday’s loss at New Orleans.

The team said the “urgent” operation Sunday to repair a torn popliteal artery was successful. Miller remains at University Medical Center New Orleans, along with team medical personnel.

Coach John Fox said a vein was taken from the right leg to fix his left one. He said the pulse in Miller’s lower leg was good and that he had feeling in his foot.

“Not that he’s out of the woods by any stretch but it’s as good as could be expected at this point,” Fox said.

Asked if Miller remains in danger of losing his leg, Fox said: “I don’t want to go down that path, I’m not a doctor, I’m not right there, but I think they feel good about where he is right now, as it relates to that.”

Fox also wasn’t sure if Miller tore any ligaments.

Miller dislocated his knee when he landed in the end zone attempting to catch a 25-yard TD pass.