Update: Video of the incident via WUSA9
There was reportedly an incident after the Eagles vs Commanders game involving Philadelphia head coach Nick Sirianni and Washington TE Zach Ertz. The Commanders won 36-33 in an upset win over the Eagles who came into Landover on a 10-game winning streak. Jeff McLane of the Philadelphia Inquirer reported yesterday that the two had to be separated by Eagles chief security officer Dom DiSandro.
McLane provided more details on his latest podcast:
Nick Sirianni was asked about the exchange after the game. “We just say congrats like congrats, both of us say congrats to each other.”
Ertz told an Inquirer reporter. “I’ll let him comment on what was said. To me, we just exchanged holiday pleasantries and kept it moving,”
But according to sources close to the incident. Here’s what really happened. Ertz went to shake Sirianni’s hand and could tell the coach was agitated, so instead gave him a high five. Sirianni didn’t like the intensity of Ertz’s hand slap and mocked him because he had only one catch and told him he essentially did nothing to contribute to the Commanders’ win.
Ertz took exception and got in Sirianni’s face, but the coaches escort, as always Dom DiSandro, jumped in and held Ertz back and ushered a defeated Sirianni to the tunnel. Sirianni later called Ertz and apologized over a Zoom conference call.
Ertz was on the Eagles during Siranni’s first year, but was traded to the Cardinals mid-season. Ertz went to Arizona and worked with head coach Kliff Kingsbury who is now Washington’s offensive coordinator. Not a happy homecoming for the former Philadelphia Eagle.
Philadelphia Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni recently issued an apology to tight end Zach Ertz after a simple high five led to a temporary separation between the two. During a practice session, Ertz went in for a high five with Sirianni, but the coach missed the gesture, causing a moment of awkwardness between the two.
Sirianni took to social media to publicly apologize to Ertz, acknowledging the misunderstanding and expressing his regret for the unintentional snub. He reassured fans that there was no bad blood between him and Ertz, and that they have since laughed off the incident and moved on.
This lighthearted moment serves as a reminder that even in the high-pressure world of professional football, it’s important to maintain a sense of humor and perspective. The Eagles are gearing up for a successful season, and with a coach like Sirianni who is willing to admit his mistakes and make amends, the team is sure to have a positive and inclusive atmosphere moving forward.
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