What is Zach Ertz's net worth in 2025? Fortune explored as Commanders' tight end leaves field in tears after severe leg injury

Denver Broncos v Washington Commanders - NFL 2025 - Source: Getty
Zach Ertz at Denver Broncos v Washington Commanders - NFL 2025 - Source: Getty

Zach Ertz, an established American Professional Football tight end, is currently playing for the Washington Commanders in the NFL. The fans are most likely to remember him from his long tenure with the Philadelphia Eagles. According to Celebrity Net Worth, Ertz's net worth is estimated to be $16 million in 2025.

As of recently, in a game against the Minnesota Vikings, Ertz was carted off the field due to an injury on Sunday. The tight end was spotted visibly emotional, and the Commanders' Head Coach expressed serious concern regarding the injury.

Commanders' Head Coach Dan Quinn informed the media that Ertz would undergo imaging on Monday, stating the possibility of a torn ACL. With the current turn of events, Ertz's finances and fortune have been an issue of interest.


Zach Ertz’s net worth and career earnings

NFC Divisional Playoffs: Washington Commanders v Detroit Lions - Source: Getty
NFC Divisional Playoffs: Washington Commanders v Detroit Lions - Source: Getty

Zach Ertz has made most of his wealth directly out of his NFL career. With the 2011 Orange Bowl, 2013 Rose Bowl, and 2012 PAC-12 under his belt, the 35-year-old was drafted #35 in the 2013 NFL Draft by the Philadelphia Eagles.

As a veteran with more than a decade of experience, Ertz's earnings can be credited to his almost nine-season tenure with the Philadelphia Eagles. As per ESPN, Ertz's 5-year extension deal with the Eagles was reportedly $42.5 million, along with a reported $20 million in guaranteed money. Before signing with the Commanders in 2024, the tight end also served as a member of the Arizona Cardinals and the Detroit Lions.

Endorsement deals are another source of income for Ertz. The list of collaborations includes Nike, Campbell, Chegg, Visa, Verizon, among many others. He also earned money by investing in real estate. His wife, Julie Ertz, is a former American women's soccer player, and the couple also runs the Ertz Family Foundation together.

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Injury, 2025 contract, and season impact

In Week 14 of the 2025 NFL season, Zach Ertz was severely injured in the right leg. The accident occurred on Sunday, December 7, 2025, against the Minnesota Vikings. The tight end received a blow on his right leg safety by Jay Ward as he was reaching for a pass.

Ertz, who was unable to put pressure on his right leg, was helped and had to be lifted off a cart from the field. The initial news anticipates that the injury might be a ruptured ACL, according to the Commanders' Head Coach, Dan Quinn.

As per a 2025 report by The Athletic, Zach Ertz re-signed with the Washington Commanders on a one-year contract. The league sources claimed that the deal was estimated to be for $6.25 million, and Ertz could earn up to a reported $9.5 million through incentives. He had 50 receptions for 504 yards and four touchdowns before he was injured.


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