Report: Sirianni, Ertz had to be separated in postgame altercation

Philadelphia Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni and Washington Commanders tight end Zach Ertz had to be separated after getting into a brief altercation following the Commanders' 36-33 win last weekend.

During handshakes, Ertz took exception to a comment Sirianni made during about the tight end's performance in the game, a source told The Philadelphia Inquirer's Jeff McLane. Ertz began his career with the Eagles and played with the franchise for nine seasons.

Eagles chief security officer Dom DiSandro, also known as "Big Dom," reportedly separated the two men and guided Sirianni back toward the locker room after the incident.

Sirianni and Ertz downplayed the interaction when questioned by reporters during their respective postgame media availabilities.

"We just exchanged holiday pleasantries," Ertz said.

"We said 'congrats' to each other," Sirianni answered when asked about the postgame moment.

Sirianni later called Ertz via a Zoom conference call to apologize, McLane reports.

Ertz recorded one catch on two targets for 12 yards after sustaining a concussion in Washington's previous contest. The matchup marked the second time that the 34-year-old faced his former club as a member of the Commanders.

The three-time Pro Bowl pass-catcher spent six games with the Eagles during Sirianni's first year as the team's head coach. He was subsequently traded to the Arizona Cardinals.

The 43-year-old Sirianni appeared frustrated after the Eagles saw their 11-game win streak snapped at the hands of their NFC East rivals. Quarterback Jalen Hurts left the game and did not return after being evaluated for a concussion.

Sirianni came under fire for his trash talk earlier this season.