Zach Ertz’s 13th NFL season ended when he tore his ACL, but he reportedly doesn’t plan on the injury being the end of his playing career.
Tom Pelissero of NFL Media reports that Ertz plans to play in 2026. He is currently rehabbing his injury and, per the report, expects to be cleared for full activity a some point around the start of the regular season.
Ertz’s desire to play is only one part of the equation for getting him on the field for a 14th season. His contract with the Commanders is up, which means he’ll become a free agent in March unless he re-signs with the team in the next few weeks.
Ertz caught 50 passes for 504 yards and a touchdown in 13 games before tearing his ACL last year. He ranks 37th in NFL history with 825 catches.
The Commanders are holding onto one of their top reserve offensive linemen.
They have agreed to a new deal with Andrew Wylie, who was set to become a free agent. Multiple reporters confirmed a report by Ari Meirov of The 33rd Team that the deal is for two years and is worth $7.5 million with an upside of $10.5 million.
Wylie started 29 games for the Commanders over the 2023 and 2024 seasons, but only started five of his 16 appearances during the 2025 season. He spent his first five seasons in Kansas City and started 59 games during his time with the Chiefs.
Left guard Chris Paul is still set for free agency in Washington. Backups Trent Scott, George Fant, and Lucas Niang also do not have contracts for 2026.
The following are PFT’s top 100 free agents for the start of the 2026 league year. The rankings include prospective unrestricted free agents and released players. The list will be updated as events warrant, with signings, tags and re-signings denoted when announced and/or reported. Players released after initial publication may be added and all 100 players initially on the list will still be listed after any additions.
1. Cowboys wide receiver George Pickens. (Placed the franchise tag on him on February 27.)
2. Colts quarterback Daniel Jones. (Placed the transition tag on him on March 3.)
3. Ravens center Tyler Linderbaum.
4. Jaguars linebacker Devin Lloyd.
5. Bengals edge rusher Trey Hendrickson.
6. Falcons tight end Kyle Pitts. (Placed the franchise tag on him on February 24.)
7. Colts wide receiver Alec Pierce.
8. Chiefs cornerback Jaylen Watson.
9. Jets running back Breece Hall. (Placed the franchise tag on him on March 3.)
10. Packers quarterback Malik Willis.
11. Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray.
12. Bucs cornerback Jamel Dean.
13. Seahawks WR/KR/PR Rashid Shaheed.
14. Packers offensive tackle Rasheed Walker.
15. Seahawks running back Kenneth Walker.
16. Colts offensive tackle Braden Smith.
17. Eagles linebacker Nakobe Dean.
18. Seahawks edge rusher Boye Mafe.
19. Packers linebacker Quay Walker.
20. Chiefs linebacker Leo Chenal.
21. Bucs wide receiver Mike Evans.
22. Seahawks defensive back Coby Bryant.
23. 49ers wide receiver Jauan Jennings.
24. Packers wide receiver Romeo Doubs.
25. Jaguars running back Travis Etienne.
26. Broncos edge rusher John Franklin-Myers.
27. Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers.
28. Eagles edge rusher Jaelen Phillips.
29. Commanders wide receiver Deebo Samuel.
30. Bills center Connor McGovern.
31. Jets guard Alijah Vera-Tucker.
32. Seahawks cornerback Riq Woolen.
33. Chiefs safety Bryan Cook.
34. Bears cornerback Nahshon Wright.
35. Bills edge rusher Joey Bosa.
36. Dolphins edge rusher Bradley Chubb.
37. Ravens tight end Isaiah Likely.
38. Chargers edge rusher Odafe Oweh.
39. Steelers offensive guard Isaac Seumalo.
40. Lions defensive tackle D.J. Reader.
41. Browns linebacker Devin Bush.
42. Bears safety Jaquan Brisker.
43. Rams safety Kamren Curl.
44. Bills offensive guard David Edwards.
45. Patriots edge rusher K’Lavon Chaisson.
46. Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill.
47. Saints cornerback Alontae Taylor.
48. Chargers offensive guard Zion Johnson.
49. Browns offensive guard Joel Bitonio.
50. Eagles tight end Dallas Goedert.
51. Lions linebacker Alex Anzalone.
52. Panthers center Cade Mays.
53. Chargers edge rusher Khalil Mack.
54. Bears safety Kevin Byard.
55. Colts edge rusher Kwity Paye.
56. Falcons linebacker Kaden Elliss.
57. Ravens edge rusher Dre’Mont Jones.
58. Browns offensive guard Wyatt Teller.
59. Lions edge rusher Al-Quadin Muhammad.
60. Commanders linebacker Bobby Wagner.
61. Giants wide receiver Wan’Dale Robinson.
62. Patriots safety Jaylinn Hawkins.
63. Cowboys edge rusher Jadeveon Clowney.
64. Saints linebacker Demario Davis.
65. Panthers running back Rico Dowdle.
66. Falcons edge rusher Arnold Ebiketie.
67. Titans offensive guard Kevin Zeitler.
68. Broncos running back J.K. Dobbins.
69. Cardinals safety Jalen Thompson.
70. Buccaneers tight end Cade Otton.
71. Saints edge rusher Cameron Jordan.
72. Seahawks cornerback Josh Jobe.
73. Giants offensive tackle Jermaine Eluemunor.
74. Commanders center Tyler Biadasz.
75. Texans wide receiver Christian Kirk.
76. Browns tight end David Njoku.
77. Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce.
78. Giants offensive guard Greg Van Roten.
79. Commanders quarterback Marcus Mariota.
80. Jaguars cornerback Montaric Brown.
81. Falcons defensive tackle David Onyemata.
82. Bucs linebacker Lavonte David.
83. Bengals guard Dalton Risner. (Re-signed with Bengals on March 2.)
84. Vikings safety Harrison Smith.
85. Giants quarterback Russell Wilson.
86. Ravens wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins.
87. Jets safety Andre Cisco.
88. Buccaneers running back Rachaad White.
89. Packers edge rusher Kingsley Enagbare.
90. Chargers wide receiver Keenan Allen.
91. Dolphins cornerback Rasul Douglas.
92. Texans defensive tackle Sheldon Rankins.
93. Titans tight end Chig Okonwko.
94. Eagles safety Reed Blankenship.
95. Raiders offensive guard Dylan Parham.
96. Browns safety Rayshawn Jenkins.
97. Broncos linebacker Alex Singleton.
98. Broncos outside linebacker Justin Strnad.
99. Bengals quarterback Joe Flacco.
100. Colts cornerback Mike Hilton.
101. Bills defensive tackle DaQuan Jones.
102. Falcons running back Tyler Allgeier.
Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels has played two games in Philadelphia in his NFL career, losing both. He thinks there’s no tougher place in the NFL to play.
Daniels said in an interview with Sports Illustrated that the fans in Philadelphia deserve credit for the passion they bring, which only makes it harder on opposing quarterbacks.
“I love Eagles fans. I love Eagles fans,” Daniels said. “They just embody what Philly brings. To be able to go out there and play against them, it’s kind of just that thing. Their environment is kind of like the closest thing you can get to a college environment.”
Asked if the fans in Philadelphia give him more fuel, Daniels answered, “For sure.”
“If you go out there, you can beat Philly in Philly, that’s a different type, but their fans bring it,” Daniels said. “Especially as we’re rivals with them in the NFC East. I love playing against them.”
Winning in Philadelphia is high on Daniels’ list of goals for 2026.
Former NFL offensive lineman Tre’ Johnson has died. He was 54.
Via ESPN.com, Johnson’s wife announced his passing in a Facebook post.
“It is with a heavy heart that I inform you that my husband, Tre’ Johnson, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly ... during a brief family trip,” Irene Johnson wrote. “His four children, Chloe, EJ, EZ and Eden, extended family, friends, and I are devastated and in shock.”
A second-round pick of Washington in 1994, Johnson spent nine seasons in the NFL. He played his first seven years with Washington and one with the Browns before returning to Washington for 2002, his last year in the league.
In 1999, Johnson was a Pro Bowler and a second-team All-Pro. He appeared in 93 regular-season games with 72 starts.
We extend our condolences to Johnson’s family, friends, teammates, and colleagues.
