The Washington Commanders’ offseason strategy is taking shape as the NFL’s free agency period approaches. Behind the scenes at team headquarters, decisions about which players to retain have been unfolding as new head coach Dan Quinn puts his stamp on the organization and builds relationships with key contributors.

The Washington Commanders are re-signing tight end Zach Ertz to a one-year contract, two people with knowledge of the situation said Saturday night, a move that reunites quarterback Jayden Daniels with one of his most trusted targets.