Commanders to re-sign TE Zach Ertz

Another 2024 Commanders addition is staying put ahead of free agency.

Tight end Zach Ertz has a new deal in place.

This will be a one-year agreement, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports .

The pact has a base value of $6.25MM with upside of $9MM thanks to incentives.

After a strong debut campaign in Washington, Ertz will remain a key contributor on offense.

The veteran had a strong run with the Eagles but he faced questions about his remaining productivity upon being traded to the Cardinals in 2021.

Ertz nevertheless remained a full-time starter upon arrival in Arizona while playing under Kliff Kingsbury .

The latters decision to return to the NFL coaching ranks as Washingtons offensive coordinator was followed by Ertz taking a one-year Commanders pact.

Both of those moves proved to be fruitful.

Led by Offensive Rookie of the Year Jayden Daniels , Washington advanced to the NFC title game, notably raising expectations for 2025 in the process.

Ertz put up a 66-654-7 statline during his debut Commanders season, and last month he made it clear he had no intentions of hanging up his cleats .

Now, prior to free agency, the 34-year-olds immediate future has been assured.

Ertzs pact last year was worth $3MM and included just $1.96MM in guarantees.

Especially if the three-time Pro Bowler reaches his incentives, he will fare much better in 2025 from a financial perspective.

The Commanders could look to add a tight end successor in the draft this spring, but Ertz will be counted on to remain a productive member of the teams skill-position group for at least one more year.

Adding a proven receiver to complement Terry McLaurin was seen as a clear priority for this offseason, and the Commanders addressed it with the Deebo Samuel trade .

Bringing back Ertz will ensure continuity elsewhere on offense as the team looks to duplicate its success while Daniels remains attached to his rookie contract.

Washingtons efforts to keep free agent pickups from last year in place include the recent re-signing of linebacker Bobby Wagner .

He and Ertz will look to again provide value to a Commanders organization which has been substantially reshaped under owner Josh Harris, general manager Adam Peters and head coach Dan Quinn.

Washington entered Saturday with nearly $80MM in cap space, so even once this pact becomes official the team will have plenty of spending power in free agency to add to its existing corps.

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