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The football gods giveth (that unreal Week 8 Hail Mary win), and the football gods taketh away (this week’s horrendous spot). Unfortunately for the Washington Commanders, the football gods weren’t on their side in Week 10, as the referees completely botched the spot after a fourth-down Zach Ertz reception came up short with less than […]

The Washington Commanders are on the rise. They drafted their quarterback of the future in Jayden Daniels and made a number of marquee signings. But now the real work starts. Washington went just 4-13 last year. They shifted their roster and overhauled their coaching staff. They have to make progress and that starts in training […]

Washington Commanders head coach Dan Quinn has his work cut out for him in his first season in the nation’s capital. His chores include determining when to start his prized rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels. But Daniels will surely love Quinn’s review of new tight end Zach Ertz. ESPN Commanders’ reporter John Keim posted a quote […]

The Washington Commanders head into the new NFL season with some intriguing rookies who will push veterans for roles and playing time after a productive 2024 NFL Draft. It’s been nine years since the Commanders franchise last had a winning record, so bringing in new blood to up the overall talent level is crucial. For […]

One week into NFL free agency, and the whole league is nearly turned upside down. It’s been a busy week for all 32 teams, including the Washington Commanders, who have made 19 signings thus far. New owners, new coaching staff — new everything for the Commanders, who had tons of cash to spend once free agency began. They […]

Dan Campbell and the Detroit Lions are currently in the midst of what figures to be a highly important offseason as for the future direction of the franchise. Campbell recently guided his Lions all the way to the NFC Championship Game, where they blew a 17-point halftime lead to the San Francisco 49ers, marking a […]

With Adam Peters taking over at general manager and Dan Quinn at head coach, the Washington Commanders are expected to make sweeping changes to their organization. With resources to spend, Washington will be looking to add an influx of talent to their roster. After releasing Logan Thomas, the Commanders suddenly had a need at tight […]

The Detroit Lions aim to make their first Super Bowl appearance in franchise history and bulked up the tight end position for the playoff run. Zach Ertz signed a deal before the start of the postseason, however, he hasn’t been utilized just yet. With that in mind, the coaching staff has reportedly made a decision […]

In November of 2023, Zach Ertz was losing significant playing time to Arizona Cardinals breakout tight end Trey McBride and ultimately requested his release at the end of the month. Now, he could be taking the field for the Detroit Lions in Sunday’s NFC Championship Game with a chance to win his second Super Bowl […]

The Detroit Lions are in the midst of a deep postseason run, and on their pursuit for the Super Bowl, they recently signed tight end Zach Ertz. The Lions just defeated the Los Angeles Rams and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the first two rounds of the playoffs, and now, they are getting ready for […]

The Detroit Lions are going all in now. After reaching the NFC Championship Game, they can almost taste the championship. They lost one of their key weapons in tight end Brock Wright during the Divisional Round. However, they wasted no time in signing a replacement. The Lions have signed former Cardinals and Eagles TE Zach […]

The Detroit Lions lost rookie sensation Sam LaPorta to injury on Sunday, and with the tight end’s availability for the playoffs in question, Zach Ertz’ name immediately began to circulate as a potential replacement. Ertz already has a connection to this Detroit coaching staff. His position coach with the Arizona Cardinals, Steve Heiden, holds the […]

Former Arizona Cardinals tight end Zach Ertz is weighing his options regarding a return to the NFL this season. NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero reported Sunday that Ertz is talking to as many as six teams about a new deal. The Cardinals waived the 33-year-old veteran on November 30th after he asked for his release. He […]

The San Francisco 49ers are among the few teams in the NFL that are considered Super Bowl contenders this season. With that typically comes interest in veteran free agents to fill the roster toward the end of the season and for the playoff run. The 49ers have shown such interest in tight end Zach Ertz […]

The Philadelphia Eagles are bringing in reinforcements after getting blown out by the San Francisco 49ers and they may not be done. After signing linebacker Shaquille Leonard, the Eagles reportedly moved their attention to tight end Zach Ertz who is still evaluating his options, sources tell Jeremy Fowler. The Eagles are indeed interested in a […]

Veteran tight end Zach Ertz is officially a free agent after clearing waivers. Ertz, who most recently played for the Arizona Cardinals, could reportedly draw interest from the Kansas City Chiefs, Baltimore Ravens, Buffalo Bills, and Philadelphia Eagles, per NFL insider Adam Schefter of ESPN. Ertz reportedly wants to join a contending team. At 33-years […]

The Arizona Cardinals are reportedly releasing tight end Zach Ertz, according to NFL legend JJ Watt. Zach Ertz requested to be released from the Cardinals so he could sign with a contender and try to make a run at a second Super Bowl ring, according to Watt. It is an understandable move for Ertz, who […]

As we approach the halfway point in the 2023 NFL season, a clear list of fantasy football busts has emerged and been dropped by fantasy owners. Allen Lazard and Cam Akers should have been cut weeks ago, while Tee Higgins and Aaron Jones are still standing on thin ground. While the real duds are already […]

Arizona Cardinals veteran tight end Zach Ertz suffered a serious quad strain in Arizona’s Week 7 loss to the Seattle Seahawks and will be placed on Injured Reserve, according to Tom Pelissero. It’s a tough blow for the 32-year-old tight end, as Ertz had proven to be one of quarterback Josh Dobbs’s favorite targets over […]

The Cincinnati Bengals’ 2023 season got off to a rocky start as early as training camp. Franchise quarterback Joe Burrow injured his calf and has only recently begun to move and look like his usual self. look and move like his usual self. That’s a great sign for Burrow and the Bengals to get their […]

The Arizona Cardinals could be a seller at the 2023 NFL trade deadline. Arizona is 1-5 on the season and in rebuild mode. The Cardinals are a young team without their quarterback, Kyler Murray. Murray tore his ACL last season and has yet to return to play. The 26-year-old quarterback is talented, but it’s unknown […]

Week 3 was another curious moment this fantasy football season for the tight end position. While perennial elites Travis Kelce and George Kittle were among the highest scorers, two of the top five tight ends for the weekend — Donald Parham Jr. of the Los Angeles Chargers and Pharaoh Brown of the New England Patriots […]

Ahead of USWNT star Julie Ertz’s last professional soccer match, her husband Zach Ertz shared a touching message for her. Ertz, who plays tight end for the Arizona Cardinals, is celebrating Julie’s final game as the US takes on South Africa in a friendly. The 2x World Cup champion is retiring to spend more time […]

It’s Week 2 of fantasy football season in the NFL, and there are plenty of sneaky sleeper options available for fantasy players. Who should you consider in your lineups in Week 2? Here are the best sleeper picks. QB Sleeper Baker Mayfield, TB (vs. CHI): Let’s get wild, because we’re going deep into the sleeper […]

Many football fans expect the Arizona Cardinals to be the worst team in the NFL in 2023. As they look to get their season off on the right foot, they were treated to some positive injury updates for Marquise Brown and Zach Ertz. Brown and Ertz are both listed as questionable with hamstring and knee […]

The Arizona Cardinals had a disappointing 2022 NFL season. As they prepare for the upcoming 2023 NFL season, there is one last-minute trade that they can make to improve their team. Tight end Zach Ertz has had a successful career so far in the NFL, but it’s time for the Cardinals to trade him before […]

The Dallas Cowboys already have a roster that can compete for a Super Bowl this season. With Dak Prescott leading a talented offensive group that features young stars Tony Pollard and CeeDee Lamb, and the Cowboys defense having perhaps the best edge rusher in all of football in Micah Parsons and one of the best […]

It appears that Arizona Cardinals tight end Zach Ertz can be expected to take the field right from the get-go of the 2023 NFL regular season. Ertz, who suffered devastating season-ending knee injuries in the 2022 campaign, is reportedly trending nicely toward a return to action in Week 1, per Mike Garafolo of the NFL […]

Arizona Cardinals tight end Zach Ertz went over the lengthy recovery process from a torn ACL in a Sunday article from The Arizona Republic Senior Sports Writer Bob McManaman. “It’s been the toughest injury I’ve ever dealt with,” Zach Ertz said, via The Arizona Republic. “There’s a lot of alone time, a lot of time where things […]

The Arizona Cardinals are entering the 2023 training camp in a state of flux with multiple trade candidates still on the roster. Monti Ossenfort took over as general manager earlier in the year, and it seems likely that he’ll continue to make his own mark on the roster before the season begins. Ossenfort chose a […]

Like all other NFL teams, the Arizona Cardinals are gearing up for the 2023 NFL season. With training camp just around the corner, it’s time to take a closer look at the team’s roster. While the Cardinals have a talented group of players, a few may be on the chopping block ahead of the season. […]

The Arizona Cardinals’ 2022 season was a disappointing one in perhaps too many different ways to count. The Cardinals finished with a 4-13 record and star quarterback Kyler Murray’s injury challenges were a big reason for the disappointing finish. The latest updated Cardinals depth chart has the team penciling in Murray as the starting quarterback […]

Zach Ertz started his NFL career with the Philadelphia Eagles, spending over eight seasons with the team. But Ertz has now revealed a past trade scenario in which the tight end would’ve been sent from the Eagles to the Buffalo Bills. Ertz admitted that in 2021, a trade was close between the Bills and Eagles […]

Kliff Kingsbury is going back to college, as he’s accepted a role under Lincoln Riley’s USC Trojans coaching staff. His decision to take his coaching talents back to the collegiate level came months after he was fired by the Arizona Cardinals left not a few people surprised, including Cardinals tight end Zach Ertz. “I was […]

John Rahm is golf’s man of the hour after earning his green jacket at the 2023 Masters. Arizona Cardinals tight end Zach Ertz almost ruined it for him, or so he claims. During his speech, Rahm revealed that Ertz jinxed him at the start of the tournament by stating his first hole looked like a […]

The Arizona Cardinals were handed a crushing blow last month when star tight end Zach Ertz injured his knee and it was believed that he steered clear of an ACL injury. Unfortunately, that wasn’t the case. On Thursday while he was accepting his Walter Payton Man of the Year award, Ertz revealed that he just […]

The Arizona Cardinals snapped their two-game losing streak on Sunday in a huge win against the defending champs and NFC West rivals Los Angeles Rams, 27-17. Unfortunately, they have paid a dear price for the victory, which comes in the form of a significant injury for star tight end Zach Ertz. League insider Ian Rapoport […]

The Arizona Cardinals kept their season alive with a 27-17 win over the Los Angeles Rams Sunday. The Cardinals pulled off the upset despite being without their star quarterback, Kyler Murray. Murray was ruled inactive Sunday morning and is dealing with a hamstring injury. During the win, the Cardinals also lost another key player on […]

The Arizona Cardinals entered Sunday’s game with with Kyler Murray inactive with a hamstring injury. That left backup Colt McCoy to start Sunday’s game in Los Angeles against the Rams. As if that wasn’t tough enough to overcome, during the first quarter the Cardinals lost their veteran tight end Zach Ertz. Ertz reeled in a […]