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Eagles bring back Zach Ertz after Goedert injury
Philadelphia signs franchise legend to practice squad as tight end Dallas Goedert faces multiple weeks out with MCL sprain.
In brief
Philadelphia signs franchise legend to practice squad as tight end Dallas Goedert faces multiple weeks out with MCL sprain. The Eagles are reuniting with Zach Ertz, their Super Bowl-winning tight end, to fill the gap left by Dallas Goedert's injury. Originally reported by CBS Sports.
Eagles sign Zach Ertz to practice squad
The 36-year-old tight end is returning to Philadelphia after last playing for the Eagles in 2021. He's expected to play in the upcoming game against the Bears.
Goedert's MCL injury opens tight end spot
Dallas Goedert sprained his MCL during Sunday's win over the Titans and is expected to miss multiple weeks. He had caught two touchdown passes in Week 1.
Ertz was productive with Washington
In 2024, Ertz caught 66 passes for 654 yards and seven touchdowns with the Commanders. He helped Washington reach the NFC Championship game for the first time since 1991.
ACL injury sidelined him in 2025
Ertz tore his ACL in Week 14 of the 2025 season and spent the offseason as a free agent. He was working to be ready for Week 1.
Eagles legend won Super Bowl LI
Ertz was drafted by Philadelphia in 2013 and earned three Pro Bowl selections. He caught the game-winning touchdown in the Eagles' 41-33 Super Bowl LI victory over the Patriots.
“He caught the game-winning touchdown pass from Nick Foles late in the Eagles' 41-33 win over the Patriots in Super Bowl LI.”
Close to breaking franchise record
Ertz needs just 11 more receptions to break Harold Carmichael's Eagles record of 589. His 8,592 career receiving yards rank eighth all-time among NFL tight ends.
What it means
The Eagles are reuniting with Zach Ertz, their Super Bowl-winning tight end, to fill the gap left by Dallas Goedert's injury.
