A star tight end’s promising season ended abruptly after suffering a season-ending ACL tear during a late-December game, forcing him to miss the remainder of the year. The injury occurred in his right knee while playing for the Commanders, where he had spent the previous two seasons establishing himself as a key offensive player. Recovery from such a setback typically requires extensive rehabilitation, raising questions about his readiness for next season. Fans and analysts will be watching closely to see how he rebounds from the setback.
Ertz spent the past two years with the Commanders, but had his 2025 season cut short when he tore the ACL in his right knee during a Dec. 7 game against the Vikings.
