Zach Ertz returning to Philadelphia, will sign with Eagles' practice squad
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Key Points:
- Veteran tight end Zach Ertz is rejoining the Philadelphia Eagles by signing with their practice squad, with plans to move him to the active roster soon.
- Ertz's return follows an injury to Eagles tight end Dallas Goedert, who suffered an MCL sprain and will miss several weeks.
- Ertz, 35, was originally drafted by the Eagles in 2013 and played for them until 2021 before stints with the Cardinals and Commanders, where his 2023 season ended early due to a torn ACL.
- Despite a past on-field confrontation with Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni in 2024, both have since minimized the incident.
- Ertz was a top NFL tight end during his initial time with the Eagles and earned a Super Bowl ring with the team in 2017.
