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Tim McManus, ESPN Staff Writer
PHILADELPHIA — Eagles coach Nick Sirianni apologized to Washington Commanders tight end Zach Ertz following a heated exchange between the two of them Sunday, a league source confirmed.
The two met on the field after the Commanders’ 36-33 win over Philadelphia. Apparently not liking the power with which Ertz high-fived him, Sirianni mocked Ertz for having little impact in the game, the source said.
Ertz, who was coming off a concussion, had one catch for 12 yards on two targets.
Taking exception to Sirianni’s comments, Ertz got in Sirianni’s face. The situation was deescalated by Eagles head of security Dom DiSandro.
The incident was first reported by The Philadelphia Inquirer.
Sirianni later called to apologize to Ertz, the source said.
Sirianni did not go into detail about why he felt compelled to apologize when asked about it Thursday, saying that he keeps his conversations with players private and adding that he has respect for Ertz.