Zach Ertz headshot
TE Philadelphia Eagles #86

Zach Ertz Bio, career timeline and draft history

Age
35
Height / weight
6'5", 250 lb
Experience
14th season
Drafted
2013 R2, #35

2026 Season

PPR PPG
2.6
Pos rank
TE63
Rostered
5%

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Zach Ertz Bio

Zach Ertz is a tight end for the Philadelphia Eagles, where he wears No. 86. Born November 10, 1990, in Orange, CA, he attended Monte Vista and played college football at Stanford.

The Philadelphia Eagles selected Ertz in round 2, pick 35, of the 2013 NFL Draft. He was traded to the Arizona Cardinals on October 15, 2021. Since then, Ertz played for the Arizona Cardinals (2021–2023) and Washington Commanders (2024–2025) and returned to the Philadelphia Eagles in 2026.

In 182 regular-season games since 2013, he has caught 828 passes for 8,614 yards and 57 touchdowns.

Career Timeline

4 stops with 3 teams in 14 seasons. Each block's width is the time he spent there.

Eagles2013–2021 Philadelphia Eagles
6,267rec yds, 579 rec, 38 TD · 122 games
Best: 279.3 pts (2018)
Cardinals2021–2023 Arizona Cardinals
1,167rec yds, 130 rec, 8 TD · 28 games
Best: 131.8 pts (2021)
Commanders2024–2025 Washington Commanders
1,158rec yds, 116 rec, 11 TD · 30 games
Best: 177.4 pts (2024)
PHI2026–now Philadelphia Eagles
22rec yds, 3 rec, 0 TD · 2 games
Regular-season receiving stats with each team. 2026 through Week 4.

What happened at each stop

Most recent first.

  1. Philadelphia Eagles Current team2026–present, second stint

    He was a reserve, playing less than a quarter of the offensive snaps in 1 of 2 games.

  2. Washington Commanders2024–2025

    He was a starter, playing at least half the offensive snaps in 28 of 30 games.

  3. Arizona Cardinals2021–2023

    Acquired in a trade with the Philadelphia Eagles on October 15, 2021. He was a starter, playing at least half the offensive snaps in 25 of 28 games.

  4. Philadelphia Eagles2013–2021

    Selected in round 2, pick 35, of the 2013 NFL Draft. He was a starter, playing at least half the offensive snaps in 101 of 123 games. Member of the Super Bowl LII champion Eagles.

  5. College: Stanford

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Transactions

  1. SignedSigned with the Philadelphia Eagles.
  2. Re-signedRe-signed with the Commanders on a one-year, $6.25 million contract.
  3. SignedSigned with the Washington Commanders.
  4. SignedSigned with the Detroit Lions.
  5. ReleasedReleased by the Arizona Cardinals.
  6. Placed on IRPlaced on injured reserve by the Arizona Cardinals.
  7. ActivatedActivated by the Arizona Cardinals.
  8. Placed on IRPlaced on injured reserve by the Arizona Cardinals.
  9. ContractAgreed to a three-year, $31.65 million deal with the Cardinals.
  10. TradedTraded by the Philadelphia Eagles to the Arizona Cardinals for CB Tay Gowan and a 2022 fifth-round pick.
  11. ActivatedActivated by the Philadelphia Eagles.
  12. Placed on IRPlaced on injured reserve by the Philadelphia Eagles.
  13. ContractSigned a five-year, $42.5 million contract extension with the Eagles.
  14. SignedSigned his four-year rookie contract with the Philadelphia Eagles.
  15. DraftedSelected by the Philadelphia Eagles in round 2, pick 35.

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About Zach Ertz: Bio FAQ

How old is Zach Ertz?

Zach Ertz is 35 years old. He was born on November 10, 1990. 2026 is his 14th NFL season.

How tall is Zach Ertz?

Zach Ertz is 6 feet 5 inches tall (6'5"), listed at 250 pounds, and plays tight end for the Philadelphia Eagles.

How much does Zach Ertz weigh?

Zach Ertz weighs 250 pounds, his listed weight on the Philadelphia Eagles roster. He is listed at 6'5".

What number does Zach Ertz wear?

Zach Ertz wears number 86 for the Philadelphia Eagles. He plays tight end.

What position does Zach Ertz play?

Zach Ertz plays tight end for the Philadelphia Eagles, wearing number 86. 2026 is his 14th season in the NFL.

What team does Zach Ertz play for?

Zach Ertz plays for the Philadelphia Eagles as a tight end. He has been with the Eagles since 2013.

Where did Zach Ertz go to college?

Zach Ertz played college football at Stanford, after attending Monte Vista (CA). The Philadelphia Eagles drafted him out of Stanford in 2013.

When was Zach Ertz drafted?

The Philadelphia Eagles selected Zach Ertz in the second round of the 2013 NFL Draft with the 35th overall pick, out of Stanford.

What round was Zach Ertz drafted in?

Zach Ertz was a second-round pick in the 2013 NFL Draft, taken 35th overall by the Philadelphia Eagles.

What pick was Zach Ertz in the NFL Draft?

Zach Ertz was the 35th overall pick of the 2013 NFL Draft, selected by the Philadelphia Eagles in the second round.

Where is Zach Ertz from?

Zach Ertz went to high school in California, at Monte Vista, before playing college football at Stanford.

When is Zach Ertz's birthday?

Zach Ertz's birthday is November 10. He was born on November 10, 1990 and is 35 years old.

How long has Zach Ertz been in the NFL?

2026 is Zach Ertz's 14th NFL season; he entered the league in 2013 as a second-round pick of the Philadelphia Eagles. View his career statistics.

What teams has Zach Ertz played for?

Zach Ertz has played for the Philadelphia Eagles, Arizona Cardinals and Washington Commanders. View his career statistics.

Has Zach Ertz won a Super Bowl?

Yes. Zach Ertz was a member of the Philadelphia Eagles team that won Super Bowl LII after the 2017 season.