History of Zach Ertz in Timeline

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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February 26, 2016: Ertz proposes to Julie Johnston

On February 26, 2016, Zach Ertz proposed to professional soccer player Julie Johnston at Klein Field at Stanford University.

March 26, 2017: Ertz marries Julie Johnston

On March 26, 2017, Zach Ertz married professional soccer player Julie Johnston in Goleta, California.

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.

2019: Ertz ranked in NFL Top 100

In 2019, Zach Ertz was ranked 40th by his peers on the NFL Top 100 Players list.

October 22, 2020: Ertz placed on injured reserve

On October 22, 2020, Zach Ertz was placed on injured reserve after suffering a high ankle sprain, with an expected recovery time of 4-6 weeks.

December 2, 2020: Ertz activated from injured reserve

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

2020: Ertz ranked in NFL Top 100

In 2020, Zach Ertz was ranked 85th by his peers on the NFL Top 100 Players list.

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.

August 11, 2022: Birth of Ertz's son, Madden

On August 11, 2022, Zach Ertz and his wife Julie welcomed their first child, a son named Madden.

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November 26, 2022: Ertz placed on injured reserve

On November 26, 2022, Zach Ertz was placed on injured reserve due to a season-ending knee injury he sustained in Week 10.

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.