American football tight end Zachary Adam Ertz plays for the Washington Commanders as of March 2025. Zach Ertz's pro career started with the Philadelphia Eagles after they selected him in the second round of the 2013 NFL draft with the 35th overall pick. Ertz made his debut in the season opener against the Washington Redskins in their 33-27 victory. After making 123 appearances over nine seasons for Philly, Ertz was traded to the Arizona Cardinals in 2021. Ertz is a 3 time Pro Bowl and a Super Bowl (LII) winner as of March 2025.
Ertz attended Monte Vista High School and was a three-year varsity letter winner. Ertz committed to Stanford University in 2009. He tallied 16 receptions for 190 yards and five touchdowns during his sophomore campaign in the 2010 season. Ertz's most productive season at the collegiate level came in 2012 when he finished the year with close to 900 receiving yards, per Sports Reference. As a senior in 2012, Ertz was an Unanimous All-American and First-team All-Pac-12 honoree. He led Stanford in total receptions (69) and receiving yards (898), as per The Stanford Daily.
Zach Ertz Contract Breakdown
Zach Ertz signed a one-year deal with the Washington Commanders, worth $6.25 million, on March 8, 2025, according to Spotrac.
| Contract | Signing Bonus | Average Salary | GTD at Sign | Total GTD |
| 1 yr(s) / $6,250,000 | $3,500,000 | $6,250,000 | $5,590,000 | $5,590,000 |
The details of the contract are provided below:
| Year | Base Salary | Signing Proration | Cap Hit | Dead Cap | Yearly Cash |
| 2025 | $2,090,000 | $3,500,000 | $6,250,000 | $5,590,000 | $6,250,000 |
What are the terms of Zach Ertz's contract?
Zach’s deal included a $3.5 million signing bonus and guaranteed him $5.59 million at the time of signing (via Spotrac).
Zach Ertz Salary
In 2025, Ertz’s base salary will be $2.09 million. The contract amounts for 2025 to carry a cap hit of $6.25 million and a dead cap value of $5.59 million. As per the terms of Zach Ertz’s current contract, he has an average annual salary of $6.25 million (via Spotrac).
How much does Zach Ertz make per minute?
If Zach Ertz's contract worth $6.25 million over 1 year is broken down to a per-minute earning, then Ertz makes almost $12 per minute.
How much of Zach Ertz’s contract is guaranteed?
Zach Ertz’s deal guarantees him $5.59 million out of the $6.25 million mentioned in his contract (via Spotrac).
Zach Ertz's Career Earnings
Zach Ertz has amassed $74.8 million in his career as per Spotrac.
Zach Ertz Contract History
Ertz has signed four contracts before signing his 1-year contract extension in 2025.
| Year | Team | Contract | Signing Bonus | Average Salary | GTD at Sign | Total GTD |
| 2024 - 2024 | Washington Commanders | 1 yr(s) / $3,000,000 | $750,000 | $3,000,000 | $1,960,000 | $1,960,000 |
| 2022 - 2024 | Arizona Cardinals | 3 yr(s) / $31,650,000 | $8,000,000 | $10,550,000 | $14,500,000 | $17,500,000 |
| 2016 - 2021 | Philadelphia Eagles | 5 yr(s) / $42,500,000 | $8,000,000 | $8,500,000 | $13,138,527 | $21,000,000 |
| 2013 - 2016 | Philadelphia Eagles | 4 yr(s) / $5,379,198 | $2,292,144 | $1,344,800 | - | $3,657,854 |
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FAQs on Zach Ertz
A. Zach Ertz has played 12 seasons in the NFL as of March 2025.
A. Zach Ertz attended Stanford University from 2009 to 2012.
A. Zach Ertz attended Monte Vista High School in Danville, California.
A. Zach Ertz is from Orange, California and was born on November 10, 1990.
