The Washington Commanders were driving for their second touchdown in the first half against the New Orleans Saints when quarterback Jayden Daniels threw a bullet to tight end Zach Ertz. Ertz made a phenomenal one-handed catch, picking up 19 yards and giving the Commanders a first-and-goal from the three-yard line.
Unfortunately, Ertz was slow to get up after the play and entered the blue medical tent. He then headed to the locker room with around five minutes remaining in the first half.
Here’s the catch Ertz made.
Zach Ertz said 👋🏈
📺: #WASvsNO on FOX
📱: https://t.co/waVpO8ZBqG pic.twitter.com/xAow4zbBJ6— NFL (@NFL) December 15, 2024
The highlight didn’t show where Ertz was injured. The following X post shows that he took a hard hit to the ground when tackled.
Zach Ertz –
Possible concussion screening after this play. Slams his head into the turf as he’s tackled and was slow to get up. pic.twitter.com/rU3Fbbmh9Z
— Jeff Mueller, PT, DPT (@jmthrivept) December 15, 2024
The team has confirmed that Ertz suffered a concussion and is ruled out for the remainder of the game.
Ertz (concussion) has been downgraded to OUT https://t.co/lnV1qMxAOh
— Washington Commanders (@Commanders) December 15, 2024
Ben Sinnott and John Bates will handle tight end duties for the Commanders.
Washington will host Ertz’s former team, the Philadelphia Eagles, next week at a big NFC East showdown.
