Report: TE Zach Ertz (ACL) eyes 14th NFL season

Report: TE Zach Ertz (ACL) eyes 14th NFL season

Field Level Media
24 Feb 2026, 23:10 GMT+

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Free agent tight end Zach Ertz intends to play in 2026 and is expected to be cleared from his rehab following a torn ACL around the season opener, NFL Network reported on Tuesday.

Ertz, 35, is two months into his rehab after injuring his right knee during the Washington Commanders' 31-0 loss to the Minnesota Vikings on Dec. 7.

A three-time Pro Bowl selection, Ertz posted 50 receptions for 504 yards and four touchdowns in 13 games (all starts) last season while playing on a one-year contract with the Commanders.

Ertz won a Super Bowl with the Philadelphia Eagles following the 2017 season.

His 825 career receptions are fifth all-time among tight ends, while his 8,592 yards rank eighth at the position.

Ertz has 57 touchdowns in 181 regular-season games (143 starts) with the Eagles (2013-21), Arizona Cardinals (2021-23) and Commanders.

--Field Level Media

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