Zach Ertz: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Washington Commanders News / Washington Commanders on SI / December 12

Zach Ertz injury gives Commanders young tight ends chance to shine

The Washington Commanders are going back to the drawing board at the tight end position after veteran Zach Ertz tore his ACL in the team's Week 14 shutout loss against the Minnesota Vikings.

Washington Commanders News / Bleacher Report / December 10

Watch: Zach Ertz emotional after tearing his ACL

Zach Ertz News / NFLTradeRumors.co / December 10

Commanders Placed TE Zach Ertz On IR, Among Other Moves

The Commanders announced they are placing TE Zach Ertz on injured reserve due to a torn ACL. Washington is also signing RB Chase Edmonds to the active roster and CB Kevon Seymour to the practice squad.

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Washington Commanders News / Washington Commanders on SI / December 9

Why Commanders will absolutely miss Zach Ertz on offense

The Washington Commanders are going back to the drawing board after starting tight end Zach Ertz tore his ACL in the team's Week 14 loss against the Minnesota Vikings.

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Washington Commanders News / Washington Commanders on SI / December 9

Commanders lose offensive leader to season-ending knee injury

It has not been the best year for the Washington Commanders. On Sunday against the Minnesota Vikings, the team took two major blows. The first was another loss that dropped Washington to 3-10 and extended its losing streak to eight games.

Washington Commanders News / Washington Commanders on SI / December 9

What Jayden Daniels, Zach Ertz injuries mean for Commanders in power rankings

The Washington Commanders are struggling with eight consecutive losses but also injuries to two top players in quarterback Jayden Daniels and tight end Zach Ertz.

NFL News / A to Z Sports / December 9

The Commanders lost more than just the game against the Vikings, and now they must think about the future at a certain position

The Washington Commanders left Week 14 with the worst loss of the NFL season against the Minnesota Vikings, and so much more. Of course, Jayden Daniels left the game early after falling on his arm, and the defense was back to being the worst in the league.

Washington Commanders News / Field Level Media / December 8

Washington TE Zach Ertz diagnosed with torn ACL

Zach Ertz's season is officially over. Could his career be over as well? The Washington Commanders on Monday confirmed the veteran tight end sustained a torn ACL in his right knee on Sunday when Minnesota safety Jay Ward hit a leaping Ertz while he was trying to catch a pass.

NFL News / NFL on ClutchPoints / December 8

Kevin O’Connell promises Vikings DB’s hit on Zach Ertz wasn’t dirty

The Minnesota Vikings snapped a four-game losing streak with a 31-0 rout of the Washington Commanders on Sunday. J.J. McCarthy returned from a concussion and threw three touchdown passes while Minnesota’s defense got its first shutout since Week 14 of the 2023 season.

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Washington Commanders News / NFLTradeRumors.co / December 8

Commanders Confirm Torn ACL For TE Zach Ertz

The Washington Commanders confirmed TE Zach Ertz tore his ACL in Sunday’s loss to the Vikings, per John Keim. It will end Ertz’s season and given his age, possibly his career as well.

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NFL News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / December 8

Vikings' O'Connell defends Jay Ward for hit that injured Zach Ertz

A play late in the third quarter of Sunday's Vikings-Commanders game ended in a result no one ever wants to see. With Washington tight end Zach Ertz trying to haul in a pass from Marcus Mariota, Minnesota safety Jay Ward broke on the play and lowered his shoulder to hit Ertz.

NFL News / The Predictors / December 8

Zach Ertz suffers torn ACL vs. Vikings

Washington Commanders tight end Zach Ertz suffered a serious knee injury during Sunday’s 31-0 loss to the Minnesota Vikings, and it was confirmed Monday morning that he tore his ACL.

NFL News / Stadium Rant / December 8

Zach Ertz Injury Lowlights Commanders 31-0 Loss To Vikings

The Sunday slate of Week 14 games couldn’t have gone much worse for the Washington Commanders. They lost Zach Ertz to injury, which will affect their tight end depth.

Washington Commanders News / Washington Commanders on SI / December 7

Commanders fear a 'legendary' career might have just ended

MINNEAPOLIS – The Washington Commanders’ spiraling season seems to be circling the drain for a painfully long period instead of just running down into the pipes and out of sight.