Eagles coach Nick Sirianni apologized to Commanders tight end Zach Ertz following a heated exchange between the two of them after Sunday's game, a league source confirmed.
over Philadelphia. Apparently not liking the power with which Ertz high-fived him, Sirianni mocked Ertz for having little impact in the game, the source said.Taking exception to Sirianni's comments, Ertz got in Sirianni's face. The situation was deescalated by Eagles head of security Dom DiSandro.Sirianni later called to apologize to Ertz, the source said.
"I'll just keep all of my conversations with any guys private," Sirianni said Thursday. "I've got a lot of respect for Zach. Great football player, great person to be around. I really got a lot of respect for Zach and all the good things that he's done and my relationship with him." Ertz played the first eight-plus years of his career with the Eagles and is one of the most accomplished pass catchers in the franchise's history. He ranks second in all-time receptions and fifth in receiving yards .
Ertz scored the go-ahead touchdown in Super Bowl LII against the New England Patriots, helping the Eagles capture their one and only Lombardi Trophy. He played six games under Sirianni during the 2021 season before being traded to the Arizona Cardinals in October of that season. A source said there were no real issues between the two during their time together in Philadelphia.br/]
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