# Eagles sign Zach Ertz to practice squad

> Eagles add tight end Zach Ertz to practice squad after knee injury
- Title: Eagles sign Zach Ertz to practice squad · PhillyVoice
- Summary: Eagles add tight end Zach Ertz to practice squad after knee injury Ertz returns to practice squad to avoid roster spot while recovering from knee injury
- Keywords: eagles, zach ertz, nfl, practice squad, tight end, knee injury, philadelphia, mcl sprain, roster spot, eagles practice squad, news, local
- Source: PhillyVoice — https://phillyvoice.com/report-eagles-are-signing-te-zach-ertz-their-practice-squad
- Published: 2026-09-21T22:43:22.745+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: eagles, zach ertz, nfl, practice squad, tight end, knee injury, philadelphia, mcl sprain, roster spot, eagles practice squad, news, local
## Eagles bring back Ertz
Philadelphia Eagles sign tight end Zach Ertz to practice squad after knee injury
## Eagles thin at tight end
Eagles have Dallas Goedert out with MCL sprain and two backups on injured reserve
## Ertz's career stats
Ertz has 579 receptions for 6,267 yards and 38 touchdowns in eight seasons
## Eagles' all-time leader
Ertz is 10 receptions shy of Harold Carmichael's Eagles franchise record
## Super Bowl moment
Ertz made clutch plays in Eagles' first winning Super Bowl game
## Eagles' practice squad history
Eagles have brought back players like Nick Foles and DeSean Jackson to practice squad
## Ertz's injury status
Ertz is recovering from ACL tear that ended his 2025 season
## Eagles' roster strategy
Eagles use practice squad to keep players who traded or left for other teams
## Ertz's future
Eagles will determine Ertz's readiness to play as he recovers from knee injury
## Key takeaway

Ertz returns to practice squad to avoid roster spot while recovering from knee injury