The Terry McLaurin bull case is really simple in 2026: McLaurin was elite despite being injured last year, David Blough wants to feed him 10+ targets per game, and Jayden Daniels is healthy Here are my dankest McLaurin stats (per @FantasyPtsData) - 0.169 1D/RR vs. Zone Coverage (WR2) - 0.240 1D/RR on Non-Gimmicky plays (WR1) - 4.31 YPRR on Non-Gimmicky plays (WR3) - 4.18 YPRR on Play Action (WR5) - 6.54 YPRR on Deep Pass Attempts (WR10) With the assumption that Zach Ertz doesn’t return to th...

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PositiveInjuryAug 6, 2026Bleeding Green Nation

Three-time Pro Bowl TE Zach Ertz has been medically cleared for all football activities after tearing his ACL in 2025 and is expected to be ready to sign in mid-August. He spent the offseason rehabbing and was recently catching balls from his college QB Andrew Luck at Stanford, signaling full recovery and imminent return to play.

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NegativeRoleAug 6, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

A reunion with the Eagles has been suggested, but realistically Philly's TE room is set with Dallas Goedert leading the way, Johnny Mundt as the big blocking TE, Grant Calcaterra as a pass catcher, and rookie Eli Stowers receiving praise from head coach Nick Sirianni.

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PositiveInjuryAug 6, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Three-time Pro Bowl tight end Zach Ertz, who tore his ACL and ended his 2025 season early, has been medically cleared for all football activities and is expected to be ready to sign in mid-August. He spent the offseason rehabbing and wants to play this season, recently catching balls from his college QB Andrew Luck at Stanford.

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NegativeInjuryAug 6, 2026Hogs Haven

Ertz has been cleared from his ACL injury and is available for the 2026 season, removing a significant health concern heading into training camp and the regular season.

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PositiveProjectionAug 5, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Ertz, entering his 14th NFL season, has been cleared for all football activities after tearing his ACL last season. He caught 50 passes for Washington in 13 games last season, matching the production level of the last Panthers tight end with 50-plus catches in a season (Greg Olsen in 2019). The source suggests he could provide veteran stability to a young receiving corps.

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PositiveProjectionAug 5, 2026Bleeding Green Nation

Veteran TE Zach Ertz has been cleared for all football activities for his 14th NFL season. He had 50 catches for Washington in 13 games last season. The source identifies him as a potential free agent fit for the Panthers, noting that providing Bryce Young with a trusty veteran tight end would be beneficial for the quarterback's confidence and maturation. Last season, Panthers TEs Tommy Tremble and Ja'Tavion Sanders combined for 56 catches; the last Panthers TE with 50-plus catches in a season was Greg Olsen in 2019.

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NegativeProjectionAug 5, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

In his 13th NFL season with Washington, Ertz produced 50 catches for 504 yards and four touchdowns before his ACL injury. The veteran tight end is 35 years old and seeking to continue his career after expressing in April that he did not want his torn ACL to be the final act of his NFL career.

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PositiveInjuryAug 5, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Doctors have cleared Ertz for all football activities following his torn ACL in his right knee suffered Dec. 7 against the Vikings while with the Commanders. The 35-year-old tight end is working out at Stanford with former college quarterback Andrew Luck as he seeks a new team opportunity.

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PositiveInjuryAug 5, 2026Underdog NFL

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Schefter: Zach Ertz (knee) officially cleared for all football activities and wants to play this season.

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PositiveRoleAug 3, 2026RotoWire

Zach Ertz is viewed as a threat to Chig Okonkwo's target share and role in the Washington offense. The source notes that Ertz is not retiring and his continued presence on the team is a negative factor for Okonkwo's fantasy outlook.

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NegativeProjectionAug 1, 2026Turf Show Times

Ertz is cited as the second-most productive age-34+ skill-position player in 2025, recording 72 targets, 50 receptions, 504 yards, and 4 TD. He represents a secondary precedent for veteran tight end production at that age, demonstrating that sustained target volume and scoring are possible but uncommon.

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PositiveProjectionAug 1, 2026NFL.com News

Ertz doesn't want his final career play to be tearing his ACL in 2025 and is set for his 14th NFL season with expectancy of being cleared around the start of the 2026 campaign. Last season, Tommy Tremble and Ja'Tavion Sanders combined for 56 catches in Carolina; Ertz had 50 catches for Washington in 13 games. Providing Bryce Young with a trusty veteran tight end in a pivotal campaign would be a boon for his confidence and maturation and likely the same for a very young receiving corps.

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NegativeRoleJul 31, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Under former offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury, Ertz was predictably deployed in the tight end role, working the short to intermediate area of the field in a 'post-up' fashion with infrequent designed routes for run-after-catch opportunities such as shallow crossers or over routes; this predictability allowed defenses to key on him.

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NegativeDepth ChartJul 26, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

The tight end was jettisoned by the Commanders after the all-in experiment in 2025 didn't work, leaving him unsigned.

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NegativeDepth ChartJul 26, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

The 30-something tight end was jettisoned by the Commanders after the all-in experiment in 2025 didn't work and remains unsigned.

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NegativeInjuryJul 25, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Ertz, a free agent tight end, suffered a torn ACL a week before Mahomes' injury while playing with the Commanders. He has been rehabbing competitively with Mahomes, comparing deadlift strength and exchanging videos of explosion drills (box jumps) and cutting ability. Mahomes credited this competitive dynamic with maintaining motivation during a lengthy recovery process.

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NegativeInjuryJul 25, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Ertz, a free agent tight end, suffered a torn ACL a week before Mahomes was injured while playing with the Commanders. He was once coached by Mahomes' college coach Kliff Kingsbury. Mahomes and Ertz have struck a supportive bond during their respective rehabs, engaging in competitions comparing deadlifts and exchanging videos of explosion drills (box jumps) and cutting drills to maintain competitive drive and combat the loneliness of individual rehab work.

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NegativeInjuryJul 25, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Ertz tore his ACL a week before Mahomes' injury and engaged in a rehab competition with Mahomes. The two tracked their progress through deadlift strength, jumping, acceleration drills, and cutting work, sending videos to each other weekly to maintain competitive drive throughout the long recovery process.

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NegativeInjuryJul 25, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Ertz tore his ACL a week before Mahomes' Dec. 14 injury, putting both on similar rehab timelines. Mahomes and Ertz turned their recovery into a competitive process, exchanging videos and comparing progress on deadlifts, jumping, acceleration drills, and cutting work to maintain motivation through the long rehabilitation.

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NegativeInjuryJul 25, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Ertz tore his ACL a week before Mahomes' injury and became a rehab competition partner with Mahomes. The two exchanged progress updates through videos, competing on deadlift strength, jumping, acceleration drills, and cutting work to maintain motivation and competitive drive throughout the lengthy recovery process.

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NegativeInjuryJul 25, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Ertz tore his ACL a week before Mahomes' injury in December 2025. Mahomes consulted with the veteran tight end during rehab, and their conversations evolved into a competitive rehab partnership where they tracked deadlift progress, shared videos of jumping and acceleration work, and competed on cutting drills to maintain motivation through the long recovery process.

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NegativeInjuryJul 25, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Ertz tore his ACL a week before Mahomes' injury and engaged in a rehab competition with Mahomes, comparing deadlift progress, jumping ability, acceleration work, and cutting drills via video exchanges. Mahomes credited this competitive dynamic with helping him maintain motivation through the long recovery process.

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NegativeInjuryJul 25, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Ertz tore his ACL a week before Mahomes' injury and became a rehab competition partner for Mahomes. They tracked their recovery progress through competitions involving deadlift strength, jumping, acceleration drills, and cutting work, with Mahomes and Ertz sending videos to each other to maintain competitive drive during the long rehabilitation process.

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NegativeRoleJul 22, 2026Hogs Haven

Zach Ertz remains on the Commanders roster but younger tight end Chig Okonkwo has been brought in as a reinforcement. New offensive coordinator David Blough will emphasize getting tight ends involved in his scheme.

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NegativeRoleJul 21, 2026ESPN Fantasy Football

Ertz is gone from Washington after receiving 91 targets from Jayden Daniels in 2024, leading to 66 receptions, 654 yards and seven TDs; those vacated targets are now available for David Njoku to inherit.

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NegativeInjuryJul 13, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Zach Ertz had a modest 504 receiving yards before suffering a season-ending knee injury. He was an unsigned free agent heading into the summer, leaving the Commanders' tight end position uncertain.

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NegativeProjectionJul 13, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Ertz had a modest 504 receiving yards in 2024, contributing to the Commanders' offensive skill-position struggles and thin depth at receiver and tight end.

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PositiveRoleJul 13, 2026Matt Waldman

Ertz has been very successful in Washington and holds the tight end role that Okonkwo is competing for.

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NegativeDepth ChartJun 4, 2026Mattek Fantasy Football

Ertz is 36 years old and coming back from a torn ACL. Bieniemy does not expect the Commanders to re-sign him, and even if they do, his age and injury status make him unlikely to be a significant factor in the tight end rotation, clearing the path for Chigoziem Okonkwo.

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NegativeProjectionMay 9, 2026Legendary Upside

Historical tight end production reference; Ertz was at 14.4 PPR points per game and finished tight end four. This production tier is part of the small group of tight ends who actually matter, which is the bar for Fannin's upside.

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PositiveValueMar 28, 2026Legendary Upside

Late-round tight end drafted in a zero-running-back team strategy.

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PositiveRoleNo dateFantasy Points Fantasy Football

Key target in critical Super Bowl LII scoring drive; Paganetti describes a fourth-and-one conversion play in the fourth quarter where the Eagles ran a mesh route and hit Ertz, leading to a touchdown drive that was crucial in the game's outcome.

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PositiveInjuryNo dateYahoo Sports NFL

Ertz suffered a torn ACL in Week 14 of the previous season after taking a hit to his right knee. This was his second straight season with at least 50 receptions prematurely ended by injury. His loss as Jayden Daniels' most comfortable go-to short-area target was stark over the last four weeks of the season.

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NegativeDepth ChartNo dateYahoo Sports NFL

Tight end Zach Ertz finished second in targets, receptions, and receiving touchdowns for the Commanders but is no longer on the roster, creating a void at the tight end position that the team will need to fill with new options like Chig Okonkwo.

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NegativeRoleNo dateYahoo Sports NFL

Tight end Zach Ertz finished second in targets, receptions, and receiving touchdowns for the Commanders in 2025 but is no longer on the roster. His departure, along with Deebo Samuel's, leaves the Commanders with significant receiving depth issues heading into 2026.

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