Eagles explore reunion with Ertz as tight end recovers from injury
Eagles considering reuniting with tight end Zach Ertz, who is recovering from an ACL injury.
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Philadelphia Eagles Zach Ertz Reunion
The Philadelphia Eagles are exploring signing veteran tight end Zach Ertz, who is recovering from an ACL injury sustained with the Washington Commanders. Both sides have expressed mutual interest in a potential reunion.
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2026-09-01 to 2026-11-08 · UTC publication dates
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Zach Ertz recovering from ACL tear sustained in 2025 season
Zach Ertz tore his ACL late in the 2025 NFL season while playing for the Washington Commanders. He recently received medical clearance for football activities and is approaching the nine-month recovery benchmark typically used by teams to evaluate injured players for free agent deals.
Eagles have four tight ends on 53-man roster
The Philadelphia Eagles currently have four tight ends on their roster: Dallas Goedert (signed to a one-year deal in March), a second-round draft pick named Stowers who is dealing with an injury, Johnny Mundt, and EJ Jenkins. The team is seeking additional receiving options at the tight end position.
Eagles considering reunion with tight end Zach Ertz
The Philadelphia Eagles are considering a potential reunion with tight end Zach Ertz, who began his NFL career with the team. Ertz recently received medical clearance for football activities following an ACL tear, and mutual interest exists on both sides regarding a deal. Nothing is imminent, but the Eagles have approximately $22 million in salary cap space that could make a low-cost deal feasible.
Zach Ertz recorded 50 receptions for Commanders in 2025
In the 2025 season, Zach Ertz appeared in 13 games for the Washington Commanders, recording 50 receptions on 72 targets for 504 receiving yards and four touchdowns before sustaining his ACL injury.
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