Eagles bringing back fan favorite tight end Zach Ertz, AP sources say
Washington Commanders tight end Zach Ertz stands on the field during the first half of an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings, Dec. 7, 2025, in Minneapolis. Credit: AP/Abbie Parr
The Philadelphia Eagles are bringing back fan favorite tight end Zach Ertz, three people familiar with the situation told The Associated Press.
Ertz will join the practice squad in hopes of shoring up a tight end room depleted by injuries, the people said Monday on condition of anonymity because the move had not been announced.
Ertz's return comes with multiple Eagles tight ends dealing with injuries.
Dallas Goedert is expected to miss several weeks with an MCL sprain suffered in Sunday's 24-20 win over the Tennessee Titans, one person told the AP. Backups Eli Stowers and Grant Calcaterra also are injured.
Ertz spent his first eight seasons with the Eagles, earning three Pro Bowl appearances, and made two key plays late in their Super Bowl win after the 2018 season. He played three seasons for Arizona after being traded in 2021 and spent the last two in Washington.
The 35-year-old suffered a torn ACL with the Commanders in December, but has been cleared to play.
Ertz is fifth on the NFL's career list for catches by a tight end with 825 and his 8,952 yards receiving are eighth. He's scored 57 touchdowns.
Philadelphia Eagles tight end Dallas Goedert (88) is grabbed by Washington Commanders cornerback Darius Rush (29) as he runs for a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 13, 2026, in Philadelphia. Credit: AP/Matt Rourke
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