Zach Ertz returns to Philadelphia

Veteran tight end Zach Ertz has returned to Philadelphia for his second stint with the Eagles, saying he never wanted to leave.

“I never wanted to leave in the first place, so let’s just put that out there.”

Ertz drafted by Eagles in 2013

Ertz was drafted by the Eagles in 2013 and traded to the Cardinals in 2021, but returned to Philadelphia for his second stint.

Ertz's return hope

Ertz said he never knew if the Eagles would welcome him back but always hoped they would, stating there was never a plan to return.

Ertz's knee injury

Ertz played for the Commanders last year but suffered a season-ending knee injury, unsure if he’d be back in Philadelphia or anywhere else.

Ertz's return timeline

Ertz has spent the last nine and a half months rehabbing his knee with hopes to be ready to play as soon as he signs, but will let coaches decide when he’s ready for the active roster.

Ertz's final thoughts

Ertz says it’s a place he always called home, and he’s glad to be back in Year 14 where he started in Year 1.