The Philadelphia Eagles suffered a devastating blow on Monday when it was reported that star tight end Dallas Goedert would likely miss multiple weeks with a sprained MCL. He'd exploded in Week 1 for 77 yards and two touchdowns before going down with the injury in Week 2, and had established himself as Jalen Hurts' most reliable target in the red zone. With the Eagles already thin at the position, they made the decision to bring back a familiar face: tight end Zach Ertz, who the team reportedly signed Monday to the practice squad.
Ertz was drafted by the Eagles 13 years ago and helped Philadelphia win its first Super Bowl in 2018, alongside quarterback Nick Foles and head coach Doug Pederson. More news: Vikings Get Major Kyler Murray Update Right After Statement Win Over Bears Selected in the second round (No. 35 overall) of the 2013 NFL Draft, Ertz grew into one of the best pass-catching tight ends in franchise history. He spent his first nine seasons with the Eagles, earning three Pro Bowl nods and playing a pivotal role in their Super Bowl run, catching the game-winning touchdown in the championship game to seal the franchise's first-ever title.
A year later, he set the NFL single-season record for most receptions by a tight end (116), a mark since broken by Cardinals All-Pro Trey McBride. Ertz still ranks fifth all-time in franchise history in career receiving yards (6,267) and second all-time in franchise receptions (579), trailing only Harold Carmichael. He also ranks among the franchise's career leaders in touchdowns at the position with 38.
Ertz spent last season with the Washington Commanders, hauling in 504 yards and four touchdowns on 50 catches through 13 games before tearing his right ACL. More news: Latest Caleb Williams Injury Update May Have Saved the Bears’ Season More news: Saints WR Chris Olave Makes Wild Claim About Tyler Shough After Ravens Upset Ertz remains a beloved figure in Philadelphia, and now has a chance to play a meaningful role again for the franchise, with a shot at chasing another Super Bowl ring as a member of the Eagles.
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