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Zach Ertz Declared Fully Cleared After 2025 ACL Tear

Teams entering training camp will weigh his veteran receiving skills against the repaired knee before deciding on a mid‑August signing.

Dec 7, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Washington Commanders tight end Zach Ertz (86) makes a catch against the Minnesota Vikings during the second half at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-Imagn Images
Nov 30, 2025; Landover, Maryland, USA; Washington Commanders tight end Zach Ertz (86) carries the ball after a reception defended by Denver Broncos safety Brandon Jones (22) in the first quarter of the game at Northwest Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images

Overview

  • Ertz tore his ACL in Week 14 of the 2025 season and spent the offseason rehabilitating, including catching passes at Stanford with former college quarterback Andrew Luck.
  • ESPN reporter Adam Schefter has reported that Ertz is fully cleared for all football activities and has said he wants to play this season.
  • Reports say Ertz is expected to be ready to sign with a team in mid‑August, offering clubs experienced tight end depth as training camps open.
  • Across a 13-season stretch, Ertz has played 181 NFL games with 825 receptions for 8,592 yards and 57 touchdowns, and he posted 50 catches for 504 yards and four touchdowns in 13 games for Washington in 2025.
  • Any team that signs him will closely monitor the surgically repaired ACL and factor his age and recent injury history into roster choices, while his postseason pedigree and reliable hands could provide immediate help if injuries thin tight end depth.