Ertz caught one of his two targets for 12 yards in Sunday's 36-33 win over the Eagles. Ertz had a quiet day against the Eagles, matching his season low in catches while playing against the team that drafted him back in 2013. The 34-year-old tight end has cooled off recently, failing to see over two targets in each of the last two games. Ertz has been held out of the end zone in that same stretch after scoring touchdowns in three straight contests before the Week 14 bye. The veteran will look to bounce back in Week 17 when the Commanders host the Falcons.
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ACTIVELatest Zach Ertz news
Birthdate
11/10/1990 (34)
Status
Active
HT/WT
6'5", 250 lbs
Draft Info
2013: Rd 2; Pk (PHI)
Birthplace
Orange, CA, USA
Position
TE
College
Stanford
Experience
12 seasons
Career History
Washington Commanders
2024-Present
(1 season)
Arizona Cardinals
2021-2024
(3 seasons)
Detroit Lions
2023-2023
(1 season)
Philadelphia Eagles
2013-2022
(9 seasons)
Ertz caught one of his two targets for 12 yards in Sunday's 36-33 win over the Eagles. Ertz had a quiet day against the Eagles, matching his season low in catches while playing against the team that drafted him back in 2013. The 34-year-old tight end has cooled off recently, failing to see over two targets in each of the last two games. Ertz has been held out of the end zone in that same stretch after scoring touchdowns in three straight contests before the Week 14 bye. The veteran will look to bounce back in Week 17 when the Commanders host the Falcons.
Ertz (concussion) is active for Sunday's game against the Eagles. Just as head coach Dan Quinn suggested would be the case earlier Sunday, Ertz is good to go for a matchup with one of his former squads after he made rapid progress in his recovery from the concussion he sustained just one week earlier in a win over the Saints. Ertz sat out the Commanders' first Week 16 practice before upgrading to limited activity Thursday and Friday. He then received clearance from an independent neurologist at some point over the weekend and exited the NFL's concussion protocol. Despite the limited practice activity leading up to Sunday, Ertz is expected to fill his usual role as the Commanders' top tight end, and he shouldn't face any restrictions with his snap count.
Commanders head coach Dan Quinn said that Ertz (concussion) -- who remains listed as questionable -- will play in Sunday's game against the Eagles, John Keim of ESPN.com reports. Quinn's comments confirm that Ertz has cleared the NFL's five-step concussion protocol just one week after suffering the head injury in last Sunday's 20-19 win over the Saints. Ertz will have his questionable designation officially removed when Washington posts its inactive list 90 minutes ahead of the 1 p.m. ET kickoff. Despite not taking any contact this week as a limited practice participant Thursday and Friday, Ertz should settle back in as Washington's clear No. 1 tight end and likely won't face any major restrictions in terms of his snap count. Through 14 appearances on the season, Ertz has put together a 54-526-4 line on 77 targets.
Ertz (concussion/shoulder) is expected to play Sunday versus the Eagles, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports. Ertz sustained a concussion during last Sunday's win against the Saints, and he was a limited participant while wearing a black, non-contact jersey for all three practices during Week 16 prep. Based on Schefter's report, the 34-year-old is trending toward being cleared by an independent neurologist in time for this weekend's divisional matchup. His official availability will be released 90 minutes prior to kickoff at 1 p.m. ET on Sunday. If Ertz is active but still limited in any capacity, then No. 2 tight end John Bates could be in line for an increased role versus Washington.
Ertz (concussion/shoulder) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game versus the Eagles, Ralph Vacchiano of Fox Sports reports. Ertz was diagnosed with a concussion during the Commanders' Week 15 win at New Orleans, but after missing Wednesday's practice, he was limited Thursday while wearing a black, non-contact jersey and maintained that activity level one day later. He still must gain clearance from an independent neurologist in order to suit up this weekend, and ultimately his status will be clarified about 90 minutes before Sunday's 1:00 p.m. ET kickoff, at the latest. John Bates and Ben Sinnott are on hand to cover for Ertz if the latter is inactive.
Ertz (concussion) was a limited practice participant Thursday. After suffering a concussion this past Sunday at New Orleans, Ertz sat out Wednesday's session, but he was spotted in a black non-contact jersey Thursday, per Zach Selby of the Commanders' official site, before the team tagged the tight end as limited. Ertz thus is making his way through the protocol for head injuries, but he'll need to gain clearance from an independent neurologist in order to suit up Sunday against the Eagles.
Ertz (concussion/rest) was a non-participant at Wednesday's practice. Ertz sustained a concussion in the middle of the second quarter in this past Sunday's win at New Orleans. With no activity to speak of to begin Week 16 prep, he may be hard-pressed to make his way through all five phases of the protocol for head injuries ahead of Sunday's game against the Eagles. No matter, Ertz will have two more chances Thursday and Friday to mix into drills and potentially put himself on a path to play this weekend.
Ertz won't return to Sunday's game in New Orleans due to a concussion. Ertz was checked for a head injury in the second quarter before the Commanders made a ruling on his availability for the rest of Week 15. He'll finish the contest with two catches (on two targets) for 25 yards. John Bates and Ben Sinnott will handle TE reps for Washington in the second half and potentially beyond that point.
Ertz is under evaluation for a head injury during Sunday's game at New Orleans. Prior to visiting the sideline tent in the middle of the second quarter, Ertz had hauled in both of his targets for 25 yards. John Bates and Ben Sinnott are the healthy tight ends on the Commanders' active roster.