ZACH ERTZ
#86 - TE
ACL tear, injured reserve
NEWS
Wed, Dec 10, 2025

9:14 AM - Zach Ertz (Wsh) Commanders placed Ertz (ACL) on injured reserve Wednesday.

Mon, Dec 08, 2025

3:38 PM - Zach Ertz (Wsh) Dan Quinn confirmed Monday that Ertz suffered a torn ACL during Sunday's 31-0 loss to the Vikings.

Sun, Dec 07, 2025

4:43 PM - Zach Ertz (Wsh) Dan Quinn noted after Sunday's 31-0 loss to the Vikings that Ertz is feared to have torn his ACL, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

3:24 PM - Zach Ertz (Wsh) won't return to Sunday's game in Minnesota due to a knee injury.

3:10 PM - Zach Ertz (Wsh) was carted off the field with a lower leg injury in Sunday's game at Minnesota, Nicki Jhabvala of The Washington Post reports.

Sun, Nov 16, 2025

1:21 PM - Zach Ertz (Wsh) caught four of eight targets for 42 yards in Sunday's 16-13 overtime loss to the Dolphins.

Sun, Oct 19, 2025

2:59 PM - Zach Ertz (Wsh) (shoulder) is active for Sunday's game against the Cowboys.

Fri, Oct 17, 2025

4:26 PM - Zach Ertz (Wsh) (shoulder/calf) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game at Dallas, John Keim of ESPN.com reports.

Mon, Oct 06, 2025

12:49 PM - Zach Ertz (Wsh) failed to catch his only target in Sunday's 27-10 win over the Chargers.

Mon, Sep 29, 2025

1:06 PM - Zach Ertz (Wsh) caught two of four targets for 21 yards in Sunday's 34-27 loss to the Falcons.

Sun, Sep 21, 2025

6:17 PM - Zach Ertz (Wsh) caught all three of his targets for 38 yards in Sunday's 41-24 win over the Raiders.

Sat, Aug 23, 2025

11:53 AM - Zach Ertz (Wsh) won't play in Saturday's preseason game against Baltimore, Nicki Jhabvala of The Washington Post reports.

Sat, Aug 16, 2025

11:12 AM - Zach Ertz (Wsh) coach Dan Quinn said Saturday that Ertz will rest rather than suit up alongside the rest of the starters during Monday's preseason game against the Bengals, writer Ben Standig reports.

Thu, Jan 23, 2025

4:11 PM - Zach Ertz (Wsh) (rib/rest) practiced in full Thursday.

Wed, Jan 22, 2025

4:33 PM - Zach Ertz (Wsh) (ribs/rest) didn't practice Wednesday.

Thu, Jan 16, 2025

4:06 PM - Zach Ertz (Wsh) (ribs) doesn't have a designation for Saturday's divisional-round game at Detroit.

Wed, Jan 15, 2025

4:16 PM - Zach Ertz (Wsh) was listed as a limited participant in Wednesday's practice due to a rib injury.

Sun, Jan 05, 2025

5:16 PM - Zach Ertz (Wsh) caught all five of his targets for 44 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 23-19 win over the Cowboys.

Wed, Dec 25, 2024

3:50 AM - Zach Ertz (Wsh) caught one of his two targets for 12 yards in Sunday's 36-33 win over the Eagles.

Sun, Dec 22, 2024

11:35 AM - Zach Ertz (Wsh) (concussion) is active for Sunday's game against the Eagles.

9:58 AM - Zach Ertz (Wsh) head coach Dan Quinn said that Ertz (concussion) -- who remains listed as questionable -- will play in Sunday's game against the Eagles, John Keim of ESPN.com reports.

Fri, Dec 20, 2024

4:21 PM - Zach Ertz (Wsh) (concussion/shoulder) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game versus the Eagles, Ralph Vacchiano of Fox Sports reports.

Thu, Dec 19, 2024

4:05 PM - Zach Ertz (Wsh) (concussion) was a limited practice participant Thursday.

Wed, Dec 18, 2024

4:20 PM - Zach Ertz (Wsh) (concussion/rest) was a non-participant at Wednesday's practice.

Sun, Dec 15, 2024

2:36 PM - Zach Ertz (Wsh) won't return to Sunday's game in New Orleans due to a concussion.

2:11 PM - Zach Ertz (Wsh) is under evaluation for a head injury during Sunday's game at New Orleans.

Sun, Dec 01, 2024

5:18 PM - Zach Ertz (Wsh) caught three of six targets for 35 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 42-19 win over the Titans.

Sun, Oct 13, 2024

4:58 PM - Zach Ertz (Wsh) caught four of five targets for 68 yards in Sunday's 30-23 loss to the Ravens.

Wed, Oct 09, 2024

5:25 AM - Zach Ertz (Wsh) caught two of eight targets for 10 yards in Sunday's 34-13 win over the Browns.

Thu, Oct 03, 2024

10:38 AM - Zach Ertz (Wsh) hauled in all three of his targets for 22 receiving yards in Sunday's 42-14 win over the Cardinals.

Fri, Dec 01, 2023

4:13 PM - Zach Ertz () (quadriceps) passed through waivers unclaimed Friday and is now a free agent, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports.

Tue, Oct 24, 2023

12:42 PM - Zach Ertz (Ari) Cardinals are placing Ertz on injured reserve due to a strained quadriceps that he sustained during Sunday's 20-10 loss at Seattle, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports.

Sun, Sep 10, 2023

11:35 AM - Zach Ertz (Ari) (knee) is active for Sunday's game at Washington, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.

5:46 AM - Zach Ertz (Ari) (knee), who is listed as questionable, is expected to suit up for Sunday's regular-season opener at Washington, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Fri, Sep 08, 2023

3:13 PM - Zach Ertz (Ari) (knee) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game at Washington, Bo Brack of GoPHNX.com reports.

Thu, Sep 07, 2023

4:30 PM - Zach Ertz (Ari) (knee) was limited at Thursday's practice, Bo Brack of GoPHNX.com reports.

Sat, Aug 19, 2023

7:36 PM - Zach Ertz (Ari) (knee) isn't slated to play in Saturday's preseason game versus the Chiefs, Josh Weinfuss of ESPN.com reports.

Mon, Aug 14, 2023

3:11 PM - Zach Ertz (Ari) Jonathan Gannon said Monday that Ertz (knee) will be activated from the active/PUP list this week, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.

Wed, Jul 26, 2023

2:06 PM - Zach Ertz (Ari) (knee) is on the active/PUP list to start training camp.

Mon, Jun 12, 2023

2:17 PM - Zach Ertz (Ari) Jonathan Gannon recently declined to elaborate on when Ertz (knee) might return, only saying that the tight end is "chomping at the bit" and will play once he's "physically and mentally" ready, Yahoo's Jess Root reports.

Thu, Dec 08, 2022

3:02 PM - Zach Ertz (Ari) disclosed Thursday that the season-ending surgery he underwent in late November addressed ACL and MCL damage in his left knee, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.

Sat, Nov 26, 2022

5:01 PM - Zach Ertz (Ari) Cardinals placed Ertz (knee) on injured reserve Saturday, Darren Urban of the team's official site reports.

Wed, Nov 16, 2022

2:34 PM - Zach Ertz (Ari) (knee) is scheduled for surgery and will miss the remainder of the 2022 season, Josh Weinfuss of ESPN.com reports.

Mon, Nov 14, 2022

5:39 PM - Zach Ertz (Ari) plans to get a second opinion on the knee injury that he suffered Sunday against the Rams, Josh Weinfuss of ESPN reports.

4:14 PM - Zach Ertz (Ari) (knee) has been ruled out for the remainder of the 2022 campaign, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Sun, Nov 13, 2022

8:46 PM - Zach Ertz (Ari) (knee) is expected to miss multiple weeks but his ACL appears to be intact, though an MRI on Monday will determine the extent of his injury, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

8:28 PM - Zach Ertz (Ari) Kliff Kingsbury didn't have an update on Ertz's (knee) status after Sunday's 27-17 win over the Rams, and the tight end was seen wearing a knee brace in the locker room, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.

4:57 PM - Zach Ertz (Ari) sustained a knee injury during Sunday's game at the Rams, Josh Weinfuss of ESPN.com reports.

Sun, Nov 06, 2022

9:06 PM - Zach Ertz (Ari) caught five of eight targets for 40 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 31-21 loss to the Seahawks.

Sun, Oct 30, 2022

6:32 PM - Zach Ertz (Ari) brought in four of five targets for 34 yards and a touchdown in the Cardinals' 34-26 loss to the Vikings on Sunday.

Sun, Oct 16, 2022

11:01 PM - Zach Ertz (Ari) recorded seven receptions on 10 targets for 70 yards in Sunday's 19-9 loss to the Seahawks.

Sun, Oct 09, 2022

9:02 PM - Zach Ertz (Ari) caught six passes for 48 yards on 10 targets against Philadelphia on Sunday.

Sun, Oct 02, 2022

8:11 PM - Zach Ertz (Ari) caught all six of his targets for 47 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 26-16 win over the Panthers.

Sun, Sep 25, 2022

9:27 PM - Zach Ertz (Ari) caught six of 10 targets for 45 yards in Sunday's 20-12 loss to the Rams.

Sun, Sep 18, 2022

8:42 PM - Zach Ertz (Ari) caught eight passes for 75 yards on 11 targets against Las Vegas on Sunday.

Thu, Sep 15, 2022

6:44 PM - Zach Ertz (Ari) (calf) practiced in full Thursday, Tyler Drake of ArizonaSports.com reports.

6:44 PM - Zach Ertz (Ari) (calf) practiced in full Thursday, Tyler Drake of ArizonaSports.com reports.

Wed, Sep 14, 2022

6:24 PM - Zach Ertz (Ari) (calf) was a non-participant at Wednesday's practice, Josh Weinfuss of ESPN.com reports.

6:24 PM - Zach Ertz (Ari) (calf) was a non-participant at Wednesday's practice, Josh Weinfuss of ESPN.com reports.

Sun, Sep 11, 2022

8:48 PM - Zach Ertz (Ari) caught two of four targets for 14 yards and a touchdown and added a two-point conversion in Sunday's 44-21 loss to Kansas City.

8:48 PM - Zach Ertz (Ari) caught two of four targets for 14 yards and a touchdown and added a two-point conversion in Sunday's 44-21 loss to Kansas City.

3:01 PM - Zach Ertz (Ari) (calf) is active for Sunday's game against the Chiefs, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.

3:01 PM - Zach Ertz (Ari) (calf) is active for Sunday's game against the Chiefs, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.

4:35 AM - Zach Ertz (Ari) (calf) is expected to suit up for Sunday's regular-season opener against the Chiefs barring any pre-game setbacks, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

4:35 AM - Zach Ertz (Ari) (calf) is expected to suit up for Sunday's regular-season opener against the Chiefs barring any pre-game setbacks, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Fri, Sep 09, 2022

4:45 PM - Zach Ertz (Ari) (calf) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Chiefs, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.

4:45 PM - Zach Ertz (Ari) (calf) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Chiefs, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.

12:20 PM - Zach Ertz (Ari) (calf) is participating in the open portion of Friday's practice, Josh Weinfuss of ESPN.com reports.

12:20 PM - Zach Ertz (Ari) (calf) is participating in the open portion of Friday's practice, Josh Weinfuss of ESPN.com reports.

Thu, Sep 08, 2022

5:09 PM - Zach Ertz (Ari) (calf) was a non-participant at Thursday's practice, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.

5:09 PM - Zach Ertz (Ari) (calf) was a non-participant at Thursday's practice, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.

11:46 AM - Zach Ertz (Ari) (calf) wasn't spotted on the field during the open portion of Thursday's practice, Tyler Drake of ArizonaSports.com reports.

11:46 AM - Zach Ertz (Ari) (calf) wasn't spotted on the field during the open portion of Thursday's practice, Tyler Drake of ArizonaSports.com reports.

Wed, Sep 07, 2022

5:29 PM - Zach Ertz (Ari) (calf) practiced on a limited basis Wednesday, Josh Weinfuss of ESPN.com reports.

5:29 PM - Zach Ertz (Ari) (calf) practiced on a limited basis Wednesday, Josh Weinfuss of ESPN.com reports.

12:59 PM - Zach Ertz (Ari) (calf) is participating in Wednesday's practice, Josh Weinfuss of ESPN.com reports.

12:59 PM - Zach Ertz (Ari) (calf) is participating in Wednesday's practice, Josh Weinfuss of ESPN.com reports.

Wed, Aug 31, 2022

2:51 PM - Zach Ertz (Ari) Kliff Klingsbury said it will "be close" when he was asked about Ertz (calf) suiting up for Week 1, Tyler Drake of 98.7 Arizona Sports reports.

Sun, Aug 28, 2022

9:43 PM - Zach Ertz (Ari) (calf) didn't play in Saturday's preseason loss at Tennessee.

Mon, Aug 22, 2022

9:18 PM - Zach Ertz (Ari) didn't suit up for Sunday's preseason loss to the Ravens.

Fri, Aug 12, 2022

2:23 PM - Zach Ertz (Ari) Kliff Kingsbury said Ertz (calf) is making progress, Tyler Drake of Arizona Sports 98.7 FM reports.

Thu, Aug 04, 2022

1:50 PM - Zach Ertz (Ari) was forced out of Thursday's practice with a calf injury, Josh Weinfuss of ESPN.com reports.

1:50 PM - Zach Ertz (Ari) was forced out of Thursday's practice with a calf injury, Josh Weinfuss of ESPN.com reports.

Sun, Mar 13, 2022

6:13 PM - Zach Ertz (Ari) is finalizing a three-year contract with the Cardinals on Sunday, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.

Tue, Jan 18, 2022

11:18 PM - Zach Ertz (Ari) posted 74 catches (on 112 targets) for 763 yards and five touchdowns in 17 games between the Eagles and Cardinals during the 2021 campaign.

Sun, Jan 09, 2022

9:05 PM - Zach Ertz (Ari) caught seven passes for 84 yards on 10 targets against Seattle on Sunday.

Mon, Jan 03, 2022

5:46 PM - Zach Ertz (Ari) gathered in seven of nine passes for 41 yards during Sunday's 25-22 win at Dallas.

Thu, Dec 30, 2021

5:12 PM - Zach Ertz (Ari) (hamstring) was a full practice participant Thursday, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.

Wed, Dec 29, 2021

4:24 PM - Zach Ertz (Ari) (hamstring) was a limited practice participant Wednesday, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.

Thu, Dec 23, 2021

4:26 PM - Zach Ertz (Ari) (hamstring) doesn't have a designation for Saturday's contest versus the Colts, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.

Wed, Dec 22, 2021

4:50 PM - Zach Ertz (Ari) (hamstring) practiced in a limited capacity Wednesday, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.

Tue, Dec 21, 2021

6:28 PM - Zach Ertz (Ari) (hamstring) is listed as limited on Tuesday's practice estimate, Josh Weinfuss of ESPN.com reports.

Sun, Dec 19, 2021

5:09 PM - Zach Ertz (Ari) (hamstring) caught six of 11 targets for 74 yards in Sunday's 30-12 loss to Detroit.

11:34 AM - Zach Ertz (Ari) (hamstring) is active for Sunday's game at Detroit.

7:58 AM - Zach Ertz (Ari) (hamstring) is on track to play Sunday against the Lions, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Fri, Dec 17, 2021

4:19 PM - Zach Ertz (Ari) (hamstring) was added to the injury report Friday and is listed as questionable for Sunday's game in Detroit, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.

Tue, Dec 14, 2021

3:47 PM - Zach Ertz (Ari) gathered in five of seven targets for 42 yards during Monday's 30-23 loss to the Rams.

Sat, Dec 11, 2021

6:12 PM - Zach Ertz (Ari) (shoulder) was not listed on the team's final injury report ahead of Monday's matchup against the Rams, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.

Fri, Dec 10, 2021

7:48 PM - Zach Ertz (Ari) (shoulder) was a limited practice participant Friday, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.

Thu, Dec 09, 2021

6:30 PM - Zach Ertz (Ari) was listed as limited on Thursday's practice report due to a shoulder injury, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.

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