Overview
- Ertz recorded his 800th reception in the first quarter of Washington’s Monday night game against the Chiefs, a day after the NFL celebrated National Tight Ends Day.
- He joins Tony Gonzalez, Jason Witten, Travis Kelce, Antonio Gates and Shannon Sharpe as the only tight ends with at least 800 career catches.
- He is ninth all time in receiving yards among tight ends with more than 8,300 and is three touchdown catches shy of 60.
- Ertz leads Washington with four touchdown receptions this season and ranks second on the team in catches and receiving yards.
- His milestone follows a 2024 revival with rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels that included 66 receptions, 654 yards and seven touchdowns, after which he re-signed on a one-year deal for 2025.