Zach Ertz gave his absolute all to the Washington Commanders during his two years as the team's undisputed No. 1 tight end. He deserved a better send-off than cruelly tearing his ACL after a violent hit against the Minnesota Vikings.
Given how late in the campaign this occurred, coupled with Ertz being 35 years old now and facing a long road to recovery, his time in Washington is likely done. The three-time Pro Bowler leaves big shoes to fill both on and off the field, and the Commanders haven't seen enough from 2024 second-round pick Ben Sinnott to stand pat.