"He deserved a better send-off than cruelly tearing his ACL after a violent hit against the Minnesota Vikings. Given how late in the campaign this occurred, coupled with Ertz being 35 years old now and facing a long road to recovery, his time in Washington is likely done. The three-time Pro Bowler leaves big shoes to fill both on and off the field, and the Commanders haven't seen enough from 2024 second-round pick Ben Sinnott to stand pat."
"Any appointment will be lumbered with veteran tight end Mark Andrews' contract after he signed an extension during the campaign. That means the writing could be on the wall for Isaiah Likely. He's a promising young player who's shown tremendous potential when given significant responsibilities. There is some work to do on the blocking side, but he's a smooth route runner with dependable hands and the ability to create yards after the catch."
Zach Ertz suffered a late-season ACL tear that likely ends his time with Washington given his age and recovery timeline. The Commanders lose a three-time Pro Bowler and veteran leader whose role and production will be difficult to replace. 2024 second-round pick Ben Sinnott has shown flashes but not enough to assume Ertz's primary tight end responsibilities immediately. Much of the decision will depend on new offensive coordinator David Blough. Washington could pursue free agent Isaiah Likely, who may become available as Baltimore reshapes its coaching staff and manages Mark Andrews' contract. Likely offers route-running, reliable hands, and yards-after-catch ability, but needs blocking improvement. The Commanders need more explosiveness and a dependable pass-catching target for Jayden Daniels.
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