Eagles add Zach Ertz to practice squad in wake of Goedert injury
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Key Points:
- The Philadelphia Eagles are signing veteran tight end Zach Ertz to their practice squad due to injuries to Dallas Goedert, Grant Calcaterra, and Eli Stowers, leaving them short at the position.
- Ertz, a former Eagles second-round pick from 2013, has been rehabbing a torn ACL suffered last season and spent the past two years with the Commanders before becoming a free agent.
- Despite being 35, Ertz has a distinguished career with 825 receptions, ranking fifth all-time among NFL tight ends, and holds significant franchise records and postseason achievements with the Eagles.
- The Eagles initially kept four tight ends on their roster, but injuries and limited production from backups prompted the move to bring back Ertz, who had expressed a desire to return and chase the Eagles' franchise reception record.
- Eagles executive Howie Roseman previously expressed respect for Ertz and maintained communication during his rehab, highlighting Ertz as one of the greatest tight ends in the game while also supporting the current tight end group.
