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Commanders Place Zach Ertz on IR After MRI Confirms Season-Ending ACL Tear

The 35-year-old now faces a long ACL rehab that clouds his future on a one-year deal.

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
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Overview

  • Ertz’s right knee gave out when Vikings safety Jay Ward hit his leg as he leapt for a pass, and no flag was thrown on the play.
  • Vikings coach Kevin O’Connell defended Ward’s intent and said he reached out to Ertz, with no NFL discipline announced to date.
  • Washington placed Ertz on injured reserve and made corresponding moves, signing RB Chase Edmonds from the practice squad and signing CB Kevon Seymour to the practice squad.
  • Ertz logged 50 receptions for 504 yards and four touchdowns this season and sits fifth all-time among tight ends with 825 career catches.
  • At 3-10 and already out of playoff contention, Washington loses a veteran leader whose roughly nine-month recovery could jeopardize his 2026 availability.