Former Commanders' starting TE heads back to Eagles

Zach Ertz, a former tight end for the Washington Commanders, has returned to his former team, the Philadelphia Eagles. Last December, Ertz suffered a severe knee injury and the Commanders did not re-sign him. Despite this setback, Ertz, who is turning 36 in November, has decided to continue his career with the Eagles. He will join the team's practice squad, providing depth at the tight end position while starter Dallas Goedert recovers from a sprained MCL.

Ertz spent eight and a half seasons with the Eagles from 2013 to 2021, helping the team win their first Super Bowl in 2017. Over his impressive 13-year NFL career, Ertz has caught 825 passes for 8,592 receiving yards and 57 touchdowns. He was also a key player in Washington's 2024 playoff run, starting 30 games and catching 116 passes for 1,158 yards and 11 touchdowns.