Zach Ertz is returning to the Washington Commanders. A person with knowledge of the deal tells The Associated Press the veteran tight end agreed to terms on a one-year contract with $6.25 million that is worth up to $9 million.

After re-signing Zach Ertz, the Commanders brought back another tight end in John Bates.

Ertz had his healthiest season in years in 2024 while playing all 17 regular-season games and scoring seven touchdowns.

The Washington Commanders locked up one of their most important players on Saturday night, agreeing to a one-year deal with tight end Zach Ertz. Tom Pelissero of the NFL Network had the news first. The deal is for $6.

The Washington Commanders have re-signed another locker room leader who helped build its winning culture in 2024. According to Tom Pelissero of NFL Network, the Commanders have re-signed veteran tight end Zach Ertz to a one-year deal worth $6.

The Washington Commanders are keeping one of their key players. Despite his age, Zach Ertz isn’t going anywhere. The veteran tight end will run it back in the nation’s capital. According to a report by NFL insider Tom Pelissero,

The Washington Commanders are re-signing tight end John Bates to a three-year deal, according to NFL Network insider Mike Garafolo. The team locks in the 27-year-old through the 2028-29 season, one day after they re-sign veteran tight end Zach Ertz to a one-year deal.