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Commanders TE Zach Ertz Fined by NFL

Washington Commanders tight end Zach Ertz has to pay up.
Jeremy Brener|
Dec 1, 2024; Landover, Maryland, USA; Washington Commanders tight end Zach Ertz (86) spikes the ball in the end zone after catching a touchdown pass as Commanders wide receiver Terry McLaurin (17) celebrates against the Tennessee Titans during the fourth quarter at Northwest Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images
Dec 1, 2024; Landover, Maryland, USA; Washington Commanders tight end Zach Ertz (86) spikes the ball in the end zone after catching a touchdown pass as Commanders wide receiver Terry McLaurin (17) celebrates against the Tennessee Titans during the fourth quarter at Northwest Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images | Geoff Burke-Imagn Images

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Washington Commanders tight end Zach Ertz is enjoying a lot of success in his first season with the team, but he also is picking up a fine.

According to Washington Post reporter Nicki Jhabvala, Ertz was fined $16,771 for a blindside block in the Commanders' Week 13 game against the Tennessee Titans.

So far this season for the Commanders, Ertz has 52 catches for 501 yards and four touchdowns. Considering the fact that tight end has been a struggle spot for the Commanders over the last few years, the investment made towards signing Ertz has been a positive one for the team.

In order for the Commanders to clinch a playoff spot, Ertz will have to bestow his wisdom towards his younger teammates. Since entering the NFL in 2013 with the Philadelphia Eagles, Ertz has appeared in eight playoff games, including Super Bowl LII, which saw his team beat the New England Patriots.

Ertz has a championship pedigree, making him one of the more valuable pieces to the puzzle for the Commanders.

Ertz and the Commanders are back in action in Week 15 as they take on the New Orleans Saints. Kickoff is scheduled for Sunday at 1 p.m. ET.

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Jeremy Brener
JEREMY BRENER

Jeremy Brener is an editor, writer and social media manager for several On SI sites. His work has also been featured in 247 Sports and SB Nation as a writer and podcaster. Brener grew up in Houston, going to Astros, Rockets and Texans games as a kid and resides in Central Florida. He graduated from the University of Central Florida with a Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism minoring in Sport Business Management. Brener can be followed on Twitter @JeremyBrener.

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