Eagles Coach Nick Sirianni Apologizes to Zach Ertz After Postgame Confrontation
The heated exchange followed Washington's win over Philadelphia, with both parties later downplaying the incident as a misunderstanding.
- Nick Sirianni and Zach Ertz had a verbal exchange after the Commanders' 36-33 victory over the Eagles, reportedly stemming from a comment by Sirianni about Ertz's performance.
- Eagles security chief Dom DiSandro intervened to separate the two before the situation escalated further.
- Sirianni later apologized to Ertz via a Zoom call, with both emphasizing their mutual respect and downplaying the incident as overblown.
- Ertz, a former Eagles star, had one catch for 12 yards in the game and described the confrontation as the result of competitive emotions in the heat of the moment.
- The incident highlights Sirianni's history of emotional outbursts, though he remains a successful coach with a strong record in Philadelphia.