Former Philadelphia Eagles star Zach Ertz is working toward returning to the NFL for his 14th season despite tearing his ACL in December. The 35-year-old tight end is expected to be medically cleared around the start of the 2025 season.
Veteran tight end Zach Ertz is planning to continue his NFL career for a 14th season despite suffering a significant knee injury last December, according to NFL Network reports released Tuesday.
The 35-year-old free agent is currently two months into rehabilitation after tearing his ACL during Washington’s devastating 31-0 defeat against Minnesota on December 7th. Medical experts anticipate he will receive clearance to return to action around the time the 2025 season begins.
During his most recent campaign with Washington, the three-time Pro Bowl performer caught 50 passes for 504 yards and scored four touchdowns across 13 games, starting every contest on a one-year deal with the Commanders.
Ertz captured a Super Bowl championship with Philadelphia after the 2017 campaign and has established himself among the elite tight ends in league history.
Throughout his career, he has accumulated 825 catches, placing him fifth among all tight ends in NFL history, while his 8,592 receiving yards rank eighth at his position.
Over 181 regular season appearances (143 as a starter), Ertz has scored 57 touchdowns while suiting up for Philadelphia from 2013-2021, Arizona from 2021-2023, and Washington most recently.
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