Sunday's NFC championship vs. the Philadelphia Eagles was certainly emotional for every Washington Commander, but it was probably more so for tight end Zach Ertz, who was facing off against his former team of nine seasons.
Suffice to say things did not go Washington's way in the end. But even in the throes of its victory high, Philadelphia really went out of its way to console the ex-Bird in his time of need.
In one example, Eagles fans cheered for Ertz as he left the field after the loss. Then, Ertz shared a special post-game embrace with ex-teammate Fletcher Cox, who called to him from the opposite side of the tunnel.
It's not possible to make out what they're saying as they hug, if they're saying anything at all, but it's clearly an emotional moment between the two—the embrace goes on for quite some time.
Watch that clip here:
Eagles legend Fletcher Cox called over Commanders TE Zach Ertz after the season-ending loss: pic.twitter.com/FHAP3O7C73
— Sam Fortier (@Sam4TR) January 26, 2025
The tight end and the defensive tackle shared the field from 2013 to 2021, at which point Ertz was traded to the Arizona Cardinals. Cox later retired an Eagle in March of 2024 after 12 seasons in the NFL.
Ertz eventually breaks the hug and jogs off toward (presumably) the locker room to reflect on what happened. But he's probably feeling a bit better after that meet-up with a friend.
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This article was originally published on www.si.com as Commanders' Zach Ertz Shares Special Moment With Former Eagles Teammate After NFC Loss.
