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Zach Ertz Confirms 2026 Comeback Bid After Major Knee Injury

The 35-year-old tight end sees another season as a chance to strengthen a résumé that voters have treated cautiously at his position.

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Nov 30, 2025; Landover, Maryland, USA; Washington Commanders tight end Zach Ertz (86) reacts after a catch against the Denver Broncos in the second quarter of the game at Northwest Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images
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Overview

  • Ertz confirmed Monday he plans to play a 14th NFL season and is rehabbing with an eye on joining a team for training camp.
  • He tore his right ACL and other knee ligaments in December with Washington and says he could be medically cleared around Week 1 of 2026.
  • The free agent is training at a facility south of Phoenix and says he refuses to let the injury stand as the final image of his career.
  • His career marks rank among the best for tight ends with 825 catches, 8,592 yards, and 57 touchdowns, and one more season could push him past Greg Olsen and Rob Gronkowski in yards.
  • His Hall of Fame case remains uncertain because tight ends are seldom inducted and he has no AP first-team All-Pro nods, a concern highlighted by Olsen missing the Class of 2026 semifinalists.