"You're the enemy now" - Eagles fans send Zach Ertz clear message ahead of NFC championship game showdown

Zach Ertz spent nine years playing for the Philadelphia Eagles. But this Sunday, everything changes. Ertz will face the Eagles, wearing the colors of the Washington Commanders.

As the NFL tight end posted a picture of himself in the Commanders' jersey on Instagram ahead of the playoff game, the reaction from Eagles fans has been swift.

To be more precise, in a city where loyalty runs as deep as its passion for football, the responses have been brutally honest.

“You’re the enemy next week, we still love you though,” wrote one fan.

Another added, “We love you. We always will. But this weekend? Nah fam. We ain’t family.”

“Go Birds. I love you, Zach, but not this week,” commented a third fan.

Source: (Via Instagram/ @zachertz)

More Philadelphia Eagles fans joined in with a similar sentiment.

Source: (Via Instagram/ @zachertz)

It's clear that while Eagles fans have a lot of respect and love for Zach Ertz, they're fully focused on supporting their team.

That said, Ertz is now an important player on the Commanders' offense. He made some big plays in Week 17 against the Atlanta Falcons, with six catches, 72 yards, and two touchdowns. It also included the game-winning score in overtime that helped the team make it into the playoffs.

Zach Ertz became one of the NFL’s most reliable tight ends in the Philadelphia Eagles

When Zach Ertz joined the Philadelphia Eagles in 2013, people had high hopes for him. As a second-round draft pick, he was ready to be part of a team led by Coach Chip Kelly.

Ertz had a challenging start to his career. He had to work hard to earn his spot in the lineup behind experienced players. But by mid-season, he scored his first touchdown in a game against the Oakland Raiders. That year, he finished with 36 catches and four touchdowns.

In his second year, Zach Ertz stepped up even more. He became a key player in the Eagles’ offense. In Week 16, he set a personal best with 15 catches in one game. He ended the season with 702 yards and three touchdowns.

As the seasons went by, Ertz grew into one of the best tight ends in the league. He worked hard to compete with veterans like Brent Celek and became a favorite of quarterbacks Nick Foles and Carson Wentz.

In 2017, he had a huge moment in the Super Bowl. Ertz caught an important touchdown that helped the Eagles win their first-ever championship.

By the time Zach Ertz left the Eagles for the Arizona Cardinals in 2021, he had made a lasting impact on the team.