Career Timeline of Zach Ertz: Major Achievements and Milestones

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: November 19, 2025

How Zach Ertz built a successful career. Explore key moments that defined the journey.

Zach Ertz is a professional American football tight end currently playing for the Washington Commanders. He achieved unanimous All-American status while playing college football at Stanford. Drafted by the Philadelphia Eagles in 2013, he spent nine seasons with the team, earning three Pro Bowl selections and winning Super Bowl LII. Ertz holds the NFL record for most receptions in a season by a tight end. He has also played for the Arizona Cardinals and Detroit Lions. His wife, Julie Ertz, is a former player for the U.S. national soccer team.

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2018: Ertz breaks NFL record

In 2018, Zach Ertz broke Jason Witten's NFL record for the most receptions by a tight end with 113. He was named to the Pro Bowl and ended the season with 116 receptions, 1,163 yards, and eight touchdowns. He also played in the Wild Card Round and Divisional Round for the Eagles in the playoffs in 2018.

2019: Ertz has strong performance in 2019 season

During the 2019 season, Zach Ertz caught a season-high of nine passes against the Chicago Bears, twelve passes against the Seattle Seahawks, and nine catches against the New York Giants, including the game-winning touchdown. He finished the 2019 season with 88 receptions, 916 receiving yards, and six touchdowns, earning a Pro Bowl nomination.

December 2, 2020: Ertz activated from injured reserve

On December 2, 2020, Zach Ertz was activated from injured reserve.

October 15, 2021: Ertz traded to the Arizona Cardinals

On October 15, 2021, Zach Ertz was traded to the Arizona Cardinals in exchange for cornerback Tay Gowan and a fifth-round selection in the 2022 NFL draft.

March 13, 2022: Ertz signs extension with Cardinals

On March 13, 2022, Zach Ertz signed a three-year, $31.65 million extension with the Arizona Cardinals.

2022: Ertz finishes the 2021 season with Cardinals

In the 2021 season, which concluded in 2022, Zach Ertz finished with 74 receptions for 763 receiving yards and five receiving touchdowns with the Arizona Cardinals.