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Eagles bringing back fan favorite tight end Zach Ertz, AP sources say

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Maaddi, R. (2026, September 22). Eagles bringing back fan favorite tight end Zach Ertz, AP sources say. Toronto Star. https://www.thestar.com/sports/football/eagles-bringing-back-fan-favorite-tight-end-zach-ertz-ap-sources-say/article_4e9fda91-1eb0-5687-b4b7-f6bacb57fa3c.html

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Toronto Star · collected 2026-09-22 · by Rob Maaddi

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Philadelphia Eagles are set to bring back former fan favorite tight end Zach Ertz, according to sources speaking to the AP on condition of anonymity due to the unannounced move. This decision aims to bolster a tight end room currently hit by injuries, including Dallas Goedert who is expected to miss several weeks with an MCL sprain. Ertz’s return follows his stint in Washington where he sustained a torn ACL but has since recovered and been medically cleared for play.
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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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Ertz PERSON · 4× Eagles ORG · 2× Arizona GPE · 1× Dallas Goedert PERSON · 1× Eli Stowers PERSON · 1× Grant Calcaterra PERSON · 1× The Associated Press ORG · 1× The Philadelphia Eagles ORG · 1× Zach Ertz PERSON · 1× the Tennessee Titans ORG · 1×

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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.
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🔮 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.
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The Philadelphia Eagles are bringing back fan favorite tight end Zach Ertz, three people familiar with the situation told The Associated Press. asserted
people → bring → 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. asserted
person → join → AP
Backups Eli Stowers and Grant Calcaterra also are injured. asserted
Stowers → injure → ?
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. asserted
Ertz → spend → season
He played three seasons for Arizona after being traded in 2021 and spent the last two in Washington. asserted
He → play → Washington
The 35-year-old suffered a torn ACL with the Commanders in December, but has been cleared to play. asserted
old → suffer → December
He’s scored 57 touchdowns. asserted
He → score → touchdowns
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