Trending Now - Zach Ertz Aims for Comeback After ACL Injury Setback
WHO:
Inquirer.com - Zach Ertz stated, “I don’t want it to be the last play that I have,” expressing his desire to return to the field.
NBC Sports - Zach Ertz, tight end, free agent, former player for the Commanders and Eagles.
Inquirer.com - Zach Ertz, his wife Julie Ertz, and their three sons, including 3-year-old Madden.
WHAT:
NBC Sports - Ertz confirmed he is “rehabbing with an eye on being able to get on the field in training camp” for the 2026 season.
Inquirer.com - Ertz mentioned he is “already ahead of the pace” of his first ACL rehabilitation from 2023.
NBC Sports - Zach Ertz aims to return for a 14th NFL season after tearing his ACL during the 13th game of his 13th season.
Inquirer.com - Ertz suffered a torn ACL, lateral collateral ligament, and hamstring injury, along with potential cartilage and meniscus damage.
Inquirer.com - Ertz had 50 catches for 504 yards in 13 games during the 2025 season.
Inquirer.com - Ertz caught 10 passes for 106 yards against the Broncos in his last full game.
WHERE:
Inquirer.com - U.S. Bank Stadium, Minnesota, where Ertz suffered his injury.
Inquirer.com - AMDG Sports Performance Training Center, located south of Phoenix, Arizona.
WHEN:
Inquirer.com - Ertz's injury occurred on December 10th, 2025, during a game against the Minnesota Vikings.
NBC Sports - Ertz confirmed his plans to return in 2026.
Inquirer.com - Ertz's injury occurred in December 2025.
Inquirer.com - Ertz's surgery took place the day after his injury in December 2025.
Inquirer.com - Ertz stated he wants to be ready for training camp in September 2026.
WHY:
Inquirer.com - Ertz expressed that he does not want the injury to define his career, stating, “I don’t want that to be the conversation starter.”
NBC Sports - Ertz does not want his injury to be the final chapter of his career.
Inquirer.com - Ertz expressed a desire to not have his last play be the conversation starter about his career.
HOW:
Inquirer.com - Ertz is undergoing therapy and training sessions at AMDG Sports Performance Training Center, focusing on day-to-day progress in his rehabilitation.
NBC Sports - Ertz is currently rehabbing with the goal of returning to full strength.
Inquirer.com - Ertz is undergoing therapy and training sessions to aid his recovery.
Inquirer.com - Ertz is focused on day-to-day progress in his rehabilitation process.
(UPDATED April 14, 2026 05:41 UTC)
Zach Ertz has expressed his determination to return to the field, stating, “I don’t want it to be the last play that I have,” after suffering an injury during a game against the Minnesota Vikings December 10thth, 2025. He confirmed that he is currently rehabbing with the goal of participating in training camp for the 2026 season and mentioned he is already ahead of the pace compared to his first ACL rehabilitation from 2023. Ertz is focusing on day-to-day progress through therapy and training sessions at AMDG Sports Performance Training Center, emphasizing that he doesn’t want his injury to define his career.
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(UPDATED April 14, 2026 04:04 UTC)
Zach Ertz, the tight end and free agent who previously played for the Commanders and Eagles, is aiming to return for his 14th NFL season after suffering a torn ACL during his 13th game in December 20th25. Following his surgery the day after the injury, Ertz is currently rehabbing at the AMDG Sports Performance Training Center in Arizona, focusing on day-to-day progress to be ready for training camp in September 20th26. He expressed a strong desire not to let this injury define his career, wanting to ensure that his last play isn't the conversation starter about his time in the league.