Sunday's NFC championship vs. the Philadelphia Eagles was certainly emotional for every Washington Commander, but it was probably more so for tight end Zach Ertz, who was facing off against his former team of nine seasons.
After so many lively postgame celebrations during its renaissance season, Washington on Sunday had tears, appreciation and a bit of hope.
Zach Ertz was a significant contributor on the Philadelphia Eagles for many years, before injuries ultimately caused him to be traded to the Arizona Cardinals. Since then, Ertz has had his ups and downs,
Zach Ertz helped the Philadelphia Eagles win their first Super Bowl. Now, with the Washington Commanders, he faces his former club in the NFC Championship Game.
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Washington Commanders Fall Short
The Washington Commanders have fallen short of reaching the Super Bowl, falling to the Philadelphia Eagles 55-23 in the NFC Championship game. Yet, in Jayden Da
Veteran Washington Commanders tight end Zach Ertz spent the first 8.5 seasons of his NFL career with the Philadelphia Eagles so it was a homecoming of sorts as
The Washington tight end played nine seasons for Philadelphia and returns for the NFC title game as one of rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels's top receivers
Commanders tight end Zach Ertz - record-holder for every statistic by a tight end in Eagles history - got into an altercation with Nick Sirianni after Washington's 36-33 win in Week 16 this year. Reports after the game stated that Sirianni took offense to Ertz's celebration and the two needed to be separated after a short argument.
Washington Commanders tight end Zach Ertz (86) hurdles Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Cooper DeJean (33) during the second half of the NFL Championship game between the Eagles and the Washington Commanders, Sunday, Jan. 26, 2025, at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia. The Eagles won, 55-23. Andrew Mills | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com
Former Philadelphia Eagles tight end Zach Ertz says the Washington Commanders helped him “fall back in love with the game again.”
At 34, Ertz is enjoying a career rebirth with Washington. For rookie star Jayden Daniels, he has become "a quarterback's best friend."