There is water under the bridge philadelphia eagles Head coach Nick Sirianni and one of his former players, Washington Commanders tight end Zach Ertz.
After the Eagles' loss to Washington on Sunday, the two were spotted having a heated confrontation on the field. Signed a one-year contract with Arts commanders During the offseason, he high-fived Ertz's former coach, who reportedly commented on Ertz's passing performance.
Washington Commanders tight end Zach Ertz watches during a game against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field on November 14 in Philadelphia. (Eric Hartline-Imagine Images)
Ertz turned around to exchange words with Sirianni before the two were separated by Eagles security chief Dom DiSandro.
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However, league sources say told ESPN Sirianni said he later called Ertz and apologized.
Asked by reporters about their interaction on Thursday, the head coach declined to discuss specifics, but said the two were in good condition.
“I keep my conversations with men private,” he said. “I have a lot of respect for Zach. He's a great football player and a great person to be around. I really respect Zach and all the good things he's done and my relationship with him. ”
Philadelphia Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni (left) shakes hands with Zach Ertz during training camp at NovaCare Complex on July 29, 2021 in Philadelphia. (Mitchell Lev/Getty Images)
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Ertz, who appeared in six games under Sirianni before being traded to Arizona in 2021, echoed similar sentiments when speaking to the media about the incident.
“Nick and I had a great relationship when I was there, and we still have a great relationship. It's definitely been blown out of proportion,” he said Thursday. Ta.
“We've talked. We're doing well. There's no ill will on my part, and I don't think there's any ill will on his side. It's just probably blown out of proportion in the heat of the moment.” It's blown away and maybe, but he and I are fine. We all know how I feel about that place and that building, but at the same time I love being here.”
Philadelphia Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni watches a game against the Washington Commanders on Sunday at Northwest Stadium in Landover, Maryland. (AP Photo/Stephanie Scarborough)
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Philadelphia without quarterback Jalen Hurts Despite being under center with a concussion in 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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