ZACH ERTZ NEWS

Three receptions in win Ertz hauled in all three of his targets for 22 receiving yards in Sunday's 42-14 win over the Cardinals.

Impact Ertz was one of nine Commanders pass catchers to record a reception in the blowout win with quarterback Jayden Daniels spreading the ball around liberally. Though he's held steady at snap shares ranging between 65 and 70 percent through each of the Commanders' first four contests, Ertz has yet to score a touchdown and hasn't drawn more than five targets on any occasion. He was withheld from the Commanders' first Week 5 practice Wednesday due to rest purposes, but he should be ready to go for this Sunday's game against the Browns.

OCTOBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Jayden Daniels has Washington off to its first 3-1 start since 2011

Jayden Daniels has Washington off to a 3-1 start for the first time since 2011

SEPTEMBER 30 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rookie QB Daniels stars again in desert return, Commanders beat Cardinals 42-14 for 3rd straight

Jayden Daniels threw for 233 yards and a touchdown and ran for a score in his desert return, and the Washington Commanders extended their winning streak to three with a 42-14 victo...

SEPTEMBER 29 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Fantasy football: Strange, Ertz among 4 must-start Week 4 tight ends Brenton Strange and Zach Ertz are among UPI senior sports writer Alex Butler’s four must-start fantasy football tight ends for Week 4.

SEPTEMBER 26 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Five catches in upset win Ertz secured all five targets for 38 yards in the Commanders' 38-33 win over the Bengals on Monday night. He also committed a fumble recovered by Washington.

Impact Ertz recorded a team-high number of receptions but was utilized primarily as a short-area target. The veteran tight end, who's posted a 12-128 on 13 targets through three games, will next take aim at his old Cardinals teammates in a Week 4 road battle in the desert.

SEPTEMBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Leading receiver Sunday Ertz caught all four of his targets for 62 yards in Sunday's 21-18 win over the Giants.

Impact The veteran tight end led the Commanders in receiving yards as rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels often had to get rid of the ball quickly on an afternoon that saw him get sacked five times. Ertz's role as one of Daniels' primary safety valves should give him a solid target floor, but at 33 years old, he may not be able to do significant damage with those looks. Ertz will try to put together another productive effort in Week 3 against the Bengals.

SEPTEMBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

Leading receiver Sunday Ertz caught all four of his targets for 62 yards in Sunday's 21-18 win over the Giants.

Impact The veteran tight end led the Commanders in receiving yards as rookie quarterback Jaylen Daniels often had to get rid of the ball quickly on an afternoon that saw him get sacked five times. Ertz's role as one of Daniels' primary safety valves should give him a solid target floor, but at 33 years old, he may not be able to do significant damage with those looks. Ertz will try to put together another productive effort in Week 3 against the Bengals.

SEPTEMBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

Catches three passes Ertz caught three of four targets for 28 yards in a 37-20 loss to the Buccaneers on Sunday, playing 70 percent of snaps on offense and running the second most routes (21) on the te...

Impact The aforementioned route totals don't count eight dropbacks on which rookie QB Jayden Daniels scrambled, which was one of the factors that made it difficult for any Washington pass catcher to have a decent receiving line. Four players, including Ertz, tied for the team lead with four targets, and running backs Austin Ekeler and Brian Robinson combined for 101 of the team's 184 receiving yards. Ertz's role hints that he could have some useful fantasy weeks ahead, although rookie second-round pick Ben Sinnott looms as a threat to eventually cut into the 33-year-old's snaps/routes. For now, however, Ertz figures to lead the Washington tight ends in playing time Week 2 against the Giants.

SEPTEMBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

'Excited!' Commanders' Zach Ertz Praises Jayden Daniels Despite Loss Following a 37-20 blowout loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Washington Commanders tight end Zach Ertz expressed his excitement to play with...

SEPTEMBER 10 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Commanders' Zach Ertz Fantasy Football Sleeper Pick? As Zach Ertz joins the Washington Commanders, his potential to play a significant role in the offense shouldn’t be overlooked by fans or fan...

AUGUST 28 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Analysis: Eagles have assembled another "Dream Team" but they know talent alone doesn't win

Vince Young’s infamous “Dream Team” declaration of the 2011 Philadelphia Eagles came to mind when general manager Howie Roseman added another playmaker to a loaded offense

AUGUST 23 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Won't play this Saturday Ertz won't play in Saturday's preseason game against Miami, Nicki Jhabvala of The Washington Post reports.

Impact Ertz is away from the team for the birth of his child, so he'll likely miss a practice or two in addition to the preseason game. He ended up playing a few snaps in the preseason opener against New York, after pregame reports suggested he'd be held out. Ertz is expected to open the season as Washington's top pass catcher at tight end, but if he fails to produce early on he'll be looking over his shoulder at rookie second-round pick Ben Sinnott.

AUGUST 15 • ROTOWIRE

Not slated to play Saturday Ertz is not expected to suit up in Washington's preseason opener against the Jets on Saturday.

Impact It would be a bit surprising if the 33-year-old played much at all during the preseason, but Ertz is on a one-year, $3 million contract so it's possible the veteran could be on the roster bubble if the rookie second-round pick Ben Sinnott continues to progress in his development.

AUGUST 10 • ROTOWIRE

Commanders 'An Opportunity I Couldn't Pass Up' Says New TE Zach Ertz The Washington Commanders feel they have something worthwhile going and veteran tight end Zach Ertz agreed.

MARCH 13 • SUNHERALD.COM

Commanders 'An Opportunity I Couldn't Pass Up' Says New TE Zach Ertz The Washington Commanders feel they have something worthwhile going and veteran tight end Zach Ertz agreed.

MARCH 13 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Zach Ertz reveals factors that drew him to Commanders | 'Free Agency Frenzy' Washington Commanders tight end Zach Ertz joins "Free Agency Frenzy" and reveals factors that drew him to Commanders.

MARCH 12 • NFL.COM

OFFICIAL: Commanders Sign Zach Ertz The Washington Commanders agreed to terms with the veteran tight end earlier but made the deal official on Tuesday.

MARCH 12 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Commanders agree to sign quarterback Marcus Mariota to a 1-year deal, AP source says

The Washington Commanders have added a veteran quarterback in free agency

MARCH 12 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Commanders Offseason: Zach Ertz New Leader in Tight End Room? The Washington Commanders have already made some moves in the tight end room, but more could be coming depending on how the team foresees Za...

MARCH 10 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Zach Ertz 'Excited' to Play For Dan Quinn, Kliff Kingsbury New Washington Commanders tight end Zach Ertz will play for head coach Dan Quinn for the first time and reunite with his former Arizona Card...

MARCH 8 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Ex-Arizona Cardinals tight end Zach Ertz reunites with failed Cardinals HC in Washington Former three-year Arizona Cardinals tight end Zach Ertz has signed with the Washington Commanders, whose offensive coordinator is Kliff King...

MARCH 7 • AZCENTRAL.COM

Why Commanders Signed TE Zach Ertz The Washington Commanders made their first signing of the offseason, agreeing to a one-year deal with tight end Zach Ertz.

MARCH 7 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Why Commanders Signed TE Zach Ertz The Washington Commanders made their first signing of the offseason, agreeing to a one-year deal with tight end Zach Ertz.

MARCH 7 • SACBEE.COM

Commanders reportedly sign TE Zach Ertz to one-year deal

Three-time Pro Bowler Zach Ertz is joining the Commanders, which reunites him with offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury.

MARCH 6

Zach Ertz 'Couldn't Say No' to Joining Detroit Lions Zach Ertz is ready to contribute in any way possible for new team.

JANUARY 24 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM