# Zach Ertz

NFL tight end. Currently unrestricted free agent recovering from ACL injury.

## Quick Facts

- **Position:** TE
- **Age:** 35
- **Status:** Free agent (2026 offseason)
- **Career:** Eagles (2013-2021), Cardinals (2021-2023), Commanders (2024-2025)

## 2026 Outlook

Veteran TE (35) recovering from season-ending torn ACL suffered in 2025. As of late June 2026, ~6 months post-surgery, rehabbing with intent to continue playing. Told Philadelphia Inquirer that he didn't want his career to end on the injury, and is "doing everything I can to get back to my best." Recovery timeline unclear, but likely won't be ready for training camp. Any 2026 role would be depth/veteran minimum. Career totals: 825 receptions for 8,592 yards and 57 TDs (per Ex-Commanders TE Zach Ertz Provides Update on NFL Future After Injury).

## Injury Status

- **2025:** Season-ending torn ACL
- **Recovery status (as of 2026-06-27):** ~6 months post-surgery, ongoing rehabilitation. No target return date disclosed.

## Recent News

- 2026-06-26 — Ex-Commanders TE Zach Ertz Provides Update on NFL Future After Injury (Ex-Commanders TE Zach Ertz Provides Update on NFL Future After Injury)
- 2026-06-27 — Still rehabbing, intends to continue playing but timeline uncertain (Ex-Commanders TE Zach Ertz Provides Update on NFL Future After Injury)


## Open Questions

- Will Ertz be healthy enough to sign during preseason, or will he miss 2026 entirely?

## Sources

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Source: https://chatffb.com/players/zach-ertz · ChatFFB — fantasy football answers updated from a live news wiki.