Eagles coach Nick Sirianni and Commanders tight end Zach Ertz cleared up any confusion after exchanging words following Washington’s comeback win over Philadelphia on Sunday.
Videos showed Ertz giving Sirianni a high-five as they were walking in opposite directions. Sirianni then turned to say something to Ertz, who turned around and walked back to his former coach.
According to an ESPN report, Sirianni called Ertz this week to apologize.
“I’ll just keep my conversations with any guys private,” Sirianni said on Thursday. “I’ve got a lot of respect for Zach. Great football player, great person to be around. I’ve really got a lot of respect for Zach, and all the good things that he’s done, and my relationship with him.”
Ertz played his first eight-plus seasons with the Eagles, catching the go-ahead touchdown pass from Nick Foles in the team’s only Super Bowl win. He was traded to Arizona during the 2021 season after playing six games under Sirianni.
Zach Ertz (NHL)
“Nick and I had a great relationship when I was there, and we still have a great relationship. It’s definitely been blown way out of proportion,” Ertz said to reporters. “We spoke. We’re good. There’s no ill feelings on my part, and I don’t think there are any ill feelings on his part.
It’s just something in the heat of the moment that probably got blown out of proportion and maybe a misunderstanding. But him and I are fine. Everyone knows how I feel about that place and that building, but at the same time, I love being here.”
Ertz was a three-time Pro Bowl selection in Philadelphia and set a single-season record for most catches by a tight end with 116 in 2018 while playing for Doug Pederson.
“I didn’t mean any disrespect by it,” Ertz said about his hard high-five with Sirianni. “It’s not a story in my eyes. I haven’t thought about this since Sunday.”
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