There’s an NFL adage that a tight end is a young quarterback’s best friend. They can serve not only as a protector in blocking but run shorter routes and settle in soft spots in zones to create an easy receiving target.
The Washington Commanders are starting a new era with rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels and made a pair of tight end moves to give him a position upgrade, signing free agent Zach Ertz and drafting Ben Sinnott in the second round.