PHILADELPHIA — Eagles coach Nick Sirianni apologized to Washington Commanders tight finish Zach Ertz following a heated trade between the 2 of them Sunday, a league supply confirmed.
The 2 met on the sphere after the Commanders’ 36-33 win over Philadelphia. Apparently not liking the ability with which Ertz high-fived him, Sirianni mocked Ertz for having little impression within the sport, the supply stated.
Ertz, who was coming off a concussion, had one catch for 12 yards on two targets.
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Taking exception to Sirianni’s feedback, Ertz bought in Sirianni’s face. The state of affairs was deescalated by Eagles head of safety Dom DiSandro.
The incident was first reported by The Philadelphia Inquirer.
Sirianni later referred to as to apologize to Ertz, the supply stated.
“I will simply hold all of my conversations with any guys personal,” Sirianni stated Thursday. “I’ve bought plenty of respect for Zach. Nice soccer participant, nice individual to be round. I actually bought plenty of respect for Zach and all the nice issues that he is finished and my relationship with him.”
Ertz stated Thursday he did not wish to get into specifics on what occurred Sunday.
“Nick and I had a terrific relationship once I was there, and we nonetheless have a terrific relationship. It is undoubtedly been blown means out of proportion. We spoke. We’re good. There isn’t any sick emotions on my half and I do not assume there are any sick emotions on his half,” he stated. “It is simply one thing within the warmth of the second that in all probability bought blown out of proportion and perhaps a misunderstanding. However him and I are wonderful. Everybody is aware of how I really feel about that place and that constructing, however on the similar time I like being right here.”
Ertz performed the primary eight-plus years of his profession with the Eagles and is among the most completed move catchers within the franchise’s historical past. He ranks second in all-time receptions (579) and fifth in receiving yards (6,267).
Ertz scored the go-ahead landing in Tremendous Bowl LII towards the New England Patriots, serving to the Eagles seize their one and solely Lombardi Trophy.
He performed six video games beneath Sirianni throughout the 2021 season earlier than being traded to the Arizona Cardinals in October of that season. A supply stated there have been no actual points between the 2 throughout their time collectively in Philadelphia.
ESPN’s John Keim contributed to this report.
