Overview

• Zach Ertz has pledged to retire once he feels unable to influence game outcomes rather than chasing career milestones.
• He signed a one-year, $6.25 million extension to return for his 14th NFL season with the Washington Commanders.
• Ertz recorded 66 receptions for 654 yards and eight touchdowns in 2024, establishing himself as a clutch safety valve for Jayden Daniels.
• His performance-driven approach reflects the culture that GM Adam Peters and coach Dan Quinn have cultivated in Washington’s locker room.
• The Commanders are deliberately grooming second-year tight end Ben Sinnott as Ertz’s eventual on-field successor.