It’s water under the bridge. Philadelphia Eagles Head coach Nick Sirianni and one of his former players, Washington Commanders tight end Zach Ertz.
The two were seen in a heated confrontation on the field following Sunday’s loss to Washington. Ertz, who also signed a one-year contract commander in the off season It looked like his former coach was giving him a high five. which reportedly commented on Ertz’s performance in passing
Zach Ertz, Washington’s team commander Gaze during a game against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia on November 1, 14. (Photo by Eric Hartline-Imagn)
Ertz turned around and shared words with Sirianni before the two were separated by Eagles head of security Dom DiSandro.
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But it’s a league source. told ESPN Sirianni later called Ertz to apologize.
When asked about the reporter’s response on Thursday, The head coach declined to say specifics. But said both are in good standing.
“I would keep my conversations with any of these guys private,” he said. “I have a lot of respect for Zach. great football player What a wonderful person to be around. I have a lot of respect for Zach and all the great things he does. and my relationship with him.”
Philadelphia Eagles head coach Nick Cianni (left) shakes hands with Zach Ertz during training camp at the Novacare Complex in Philadelphia on July 29, 2021 (Mitchelleff/Getty Images)
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Ertz, who played six games under Sirianni before being traded to Arizona in 2021, echoed that sentiment when addressing the incident with the media.
“Nick and I had a great relationship when I was there. And we still have a good relationship. It is definitely disproportionate,” he said Thursday.
“We talked, we were fine. There were no bad feelings on my part and I don’t think there were any bad feelings on his part. It was just something so hot at the time that it could explode out of proportion and maybe It’s a misunderstanding. But he and I are fine. Everyone knows how I feel about that place and that building. But at the same time I would love to be here.”
Nick Cianni, Philadelphia head coach The Phillies look on during a game against the Washington Commanders at Northwest Stadium in Landover, Maryland, on Sunday. (AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough)
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Without a Philadelphia quarterback. Jaylen is hurt. Centered due to a concussion he sustained during the first quarter of Sunday’s game. The Commanders rallied to beat the Eagles 36-33.
Ertz played over eight seasons in Philadelphia. He scored a touchdown in the 2018 Super Bowl victory.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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