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Zach Ertz returning to Eagles after Dallas Goedert injury

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Arnold, C. (2026, September 22). Zach Ertz returning to Eagles after Dallas Goedert injury. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2026/09/21/sports/zach-ertz-signing-with-eagles-for-return-after-dallas-goedert-injury/

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Zach Ertz, a former tight end for the Philadelphia Eagles from 2013 to 2021, is set to return to the team after spending the past two years with the Washington Commanders. Ertz will initially join the practice squad and is expected to move up to the active roster in time for an upcoming "Monday Night Football" game against the Bears due to a recent injury to Eagles tight end Dallas Goedert. This reunion comes as Ertz is 11 catches away from breaking Harold Carmichael's franchise all-time reception record of 589, and his return coincides with his eligibility for the Super Bowl ring he won in 2017 when he was a member of the Eagles.

Written by AI on 2026-09-22, from this article's own text only (the story summary below draws on all the coverage).

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The Philadelphia Eagles signed veteran tight end Zach Ertz to their practice squad on Monday after starting tight end Dallas Goedert suffered a sprained MCL during Sunday's game against the Tennessee Titans, which he is expected to miss several weeks. With backups Eli Stowers and Grant Calcaterra also injured, Ertz will help shore up an otherwise depleted tight end room. Ertz spent nine seasons with the Eagles from 2013-2021, earning three Pro Bowl appearances and playing a key role in their Super Bowl win after the 2018 season. He is now just 11 catches away from breaking Harold Carmichael's franchise record of 589 receptions.

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A familiar face is returning to Philadelphia. asserted

face → return → Philadelphia

Free agent tight end Zach Ertz is signing a deal with the Eagles to return to the organization he played for from 2013-2021, according to multiple reports. uncertain

he → sign → reports

Ertz will sign with the practice squad and then eventually move to the 53-man roster. asserted

Ertz → sign → roster

NFL insider Tom Pelissero reported that Ertz is expected to move up to the 53-man roster and play in the Eagles’ “Monday Night Football” showdown with the Bears this upcoming week. asserted

Ertz → report → Bears

Ertz’s Philly reunion, first reported by ESPN’s Adam Schefter, comes as the Eagles deal with an injury to Dallas Goedert. asserted

Eagles → report → Goedert

Goedert sprained his MCL and is expected to miss a few weeks, according to multiple reports. uncertain

Goedert → sprain → reports

The Eagles tight end left Philadelphia’s 24-20 win over the Titans in the second quarter after he was targeted twice and had a single catch for four yards in the game. asserted

he → leave → game

Ertz spent the past two years with the Commanders, but had his 2025 season cut short when he tore the ACL in his right knee during a Dec. 7 game against the Vikings. asserted

he → spend → Vikings

The 35-year-old returns to the City of Brotherly Love 11 catches shy of breaking the Eagles franchise all-time catch record of 589, held by former wide receiver and Pro Football Hall of Famer Harold Carmichael. asserted

old → return → Carmichael

Ertz had plenty of success during his parts of nine seasons with the Eagles, which included a Super Bowl title in 2017 and three Pro Bowl nods from 2017-2019. asserted

which → have → 2017

The Eagles selected Ertz in the second round of the 2013 NFL Draft and he remained with the franchise until he was traded to the Cardinals in the middle of the 2021 season. asserted

he → select → season

He played two-and-a-half seasons in Arizona and signed with the Commanders in 2024. asserted

He → play → 2024

Zach Ertz returning to Eagles after Dallas Goedert injury

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