Free agent tight end Zach Ertz is signing a one-year deal with the Washington Commanders, as first reported by NFL Network Tom Pelissero. Per the report, Ertz’s deal is worth “up to” $5 million, but remember that the actual structure of the contract could look very different.
The Detroit Lions signed Ertz to their practice squad during the postseason to help out with their tight end depth. With James Mitchell and Brock Wright both finishing the season on injured reserve, the Lions were down to just two healthy tight ends for the NFC Championship Game against the San Francisco 49ers: Sam LaPorta and Anthony Firkser.