Zach Ertz’s first season with the Washington Commanders was really strong, but the tight end revealed what he truly wished he had done with Jayden Daniels since they first met. As a veteran, Zach Ertz had a solid season with the Washington Commanders,
Veteran Commanders tight end Zach Ertz knows all about the importance of keeping Daniels healthy in order for the franchise to deliver a Super Bowl, so it's no surprise that he was steamed over a hit that Detroit Lions defensive end Josh Paschal delivered on his quarterback in last Saturday's NFC divisional round playoff game.
Veteran tight end Zach Ertz signed a one-year deal to join the Commanders last offseason as a free agent, having appeared in seven games for the Cardinals in 2023.
As early as the spring, the Commanders had a feeling Daniels would excel as a rookie. By the end of training camp, they were convinced.
Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels passes short right to tight end Zach Ertz who leaps over a defender for an 11-yard gain.
Zach Ertz was terrific for the Washington Commanders in their NFC championship loss to the Philadelphia Eagles. The longtime former Eagle caught 11 passes for 104 yards against his former team. It was his first 100-yard game of the season.
Ertz signed with the Commanders in a reunion with former Cardinals coach Kliff Kingsbury. It wasn't a challenge to get on the same page or tout his ability in the red zone. He leads the Commanders with 25 targets and 16 catches in the red zone, including the playoffs.
Baltimore's Lamar Jackson, Buffalo's Josh Allen and Washington's Jayden Daniels won't be participating in the Pro Bowl Games this week.
The Commanders were the surprise team of the conference championships. "The Athletic Football Show" explains why they can get back.
The Washington Commanders' skyrocket season came to a close in Sunday's NFC Championship loss to the Philadelphia Eagles, but tight end Zach Ertz's career did not. Ertz, 34, stated he's not ready to call it on his 13-year NFL career just yet.
Tight end Zach Ertz intends to play in 2025 and he’s hoping it will be with the Washington Commanders, but his future roster isn’t quite as certain as his intent to play is.