Report: Commanders signing Ertz to 1-year deal

The Washington Commanders are signing free-agent tight end Zach Ertz to a one-year deal worth up to $5 million, a source told Tom Pelissero of NFL Network.

Ertz previously signed with the Detroit Lions' practice squad after backup tight end Brock Wright suffered a season-ending injury in the divisional round. He never played a snap for the Lions, and the 33-year-old's contract expired when Detroit's season ended.

After nine years with the Philadelphia Eagles, Ertz was traded to the Arizona Cardinals in October 2021. He is the Eagles' franchise leader in receiving yards by a tight end and was a crucial player in Philadelphia's 2017 Super Bowl run.

Ertz played 28 games with the Cardinals over three seasons, hauling in 1,167 receiving yards and eight touchdowns. He was waived in November after requesting his release.

The three-time Pro Bowler will reunite with his former head coach, Kliff Kingsbury, who is now the Commanders' offensive coordinator. Washington released veteran tight end Logan Thomas last week after four years with the team.

Ertz has 7,434 receiving yards on 709 receptions and 46 touchdowns in 151 career games.