One key piece who remains is defensive line star and career Eagle Fletcher Cox, a key leader both then and now. Conversely, Pro Bowl tight end Zach Ertz is no longer an Eagle. He scored the ...

the Philadelphia Eagles was certainly emotional for every Washington Commander, but it was probably more so for tight end Zach ... Ertz shared a special post-game embrace with ex-teammate Fletcher ...

Breaking down the Eagles' NFC Championship win — top performers, key moments, and the end of the 'Curse of Jim Kelly.'

Philly's stars combined for six rushing touchdowns and the Eagles forced four turnovers Sunday, ending Washington's dream run.

Ertz spent eight full seasons and 11 games of a ninth with the Philadelphia Eagles becoming the second-leading receiver in franchise history the process. Cox was around for his entire career. They became Super Bowl champions together. Sunday, following the NFC Championship Game, they shared an embrace. Try to fight the tears back on this one.

Respite arrived in the form of a bear-sized human in a green Eagles Starter jacket. Fletcher Cox, Ertz’s former teammate, emerged from behind a collapsible yellow barrier and swallowed Ertz in a gargantuan hug. For a few moments, there was no need to say anything or go anywhere.

Commanders TE Zach Ertz, who spent the first eight and a half years of his career with the Eagles, returns to Philly for the NFC title game.

After so many lively postgame celebrations during its renaissance season, Washington on Sunday had tears, appreciation and a bit of hope.