Good News For Washington: Commanders dream player has agreed to one-year contract with Commanders just now

Zach Ertz Agrees to Terms With Washington Commanders – Instant Reaction
Zach Ertz has agreed to terms on a one-year contract with the Washington Commanders. What does this signify for his 2024 fantasy football prospects? Find out in this rapid reaction article!

Contract Terms
According to NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero, three-time Pro Bowl tight end Zach Ertz has agreed to a one-year contract with the Washington Commanders worth up to $5 million.

Ertz, who spent the first nine seasons with the Philadelphia Eagles before being moved to Arizona, is back in the NFC East. In Washington, Ertz will rejoin with former Cardinals head coach Kliff Kingsbury, the Commanders’ new offensive coordinator.

Last season, the veteran tight end played in seven games for the Cardinals, catching 27 catches and scoring one touchdown before being placed on injured reserve with a quadriceps injury. Already trailing promising second-year player Trey McBride, Ertz requested and was given his release from Arizona. He joined the Detroit Lions’ practice squad a week before the NFC Championship game. He was not included on the active roster for the game.

As NFL.com’s Nick Shook points out, Kingsbury understands how to use Ertz. During their time together in Arizona, Ertz received 150 targets and caught 103 for 980 yards and seven touchdowns until Kingsbury was dismissed at the end of the 2022 season. He was also fairly effective with the Eagles, catching 579 catches for 38 touchdowns over nine seasons. From 2017 to 2019, he appeared in the Pro Bowl each season.

He has 709 catches, 7,434 yards, and 46 touchdowns for his career.

Now, he lands in Washington, where his value will be tied to a still-undetermined quarterback.

Still, Ertz fills a need after the commanders released veteran Logan Thomas last week. Assuming the team brings in a rookie, having a capable safety valve at the position would be a benefit. If the Commanders roll with a veteran free agent, counting on Ertz to be a legitimate contributor in an offense that’s leaned heavily on him in the past is a reasonable expectation.

Ertz has fallen off the board, given the circumstances. He’s currently TE66 on Underdog. Even if that rises notably (his current Average Draft Position is 240), Ertz will likely remain an outlier until we gain clarity on Washington’s quarterback. Investing in him as a very late TE2 or even TE3 in best ball could play dividends, but redrafters and Dynasty managers will want to revisit as the season draws nearer.