Free agent tight end Zach Ertz officially got the all-clear from doctors for football activities, a massive update for a 35-year-old veteran coming off a brutal knee injury. This guy made it clear back in April he wasn’t letting a torn ACL be the final play of his long career, and now he’s got the medical green light to prove it.
Ertz’s Resilient Return From Injury
Talk about a gut punch. Ertz tore the ACL in his right knee on December 7 while playing for the Commanders against the Vikings. That kind of injury can be a career-ender, especially for a guy in his 13th NFL season. But Ertz isn’t built like that. Before the injury sidelined him, he was still producing, snagging 50 catches for 504 yards and four touchdowns for Washington. That’s a solid stat line for any tight end, let alone one pushing past the usual shelf life. He’s been around, too, playing for the Eagles, Cardinals, and Commanders, plus some time with the Lions. This isn’t his first rodeo, and it’s clear he’s got more left in the tank.
What’s Next for the Veteran TE?
Now that doctors have cleared Ertz, the road is open for him to find a new squad. He’s not just sitting around waiting, either. Word is he’s putting in work at Stanford, even linking up with his former college quarterback, Andrew Luck. That kind of dedication speaks volumes. He’s still actively seeking that opportunity, that chance to make sure his career ends on his terms, not because of an injury.
With Ertz cleared for everything, it’s just a matter of time before we see which team is ready to add a proven, veteran tight end with a ton of heart. Keep an eye out for where this comeback story takes him next.
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Originally reported by Pro Football Talk.
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