While the Emerald City is still buzzing from the Seahawks’ dominant 31-7 win over the Arizona Cardinals, there’s some wild news brewing back East. Veteran tight end Zach Ertz, a guy who’s been around the league for what feels like forever, is reportedly signing with the Philadelphia Eagles to their practice squad. And get this: he’s probably gonna be on the field real soon because Dallas Goedert just went down with a sprained MCL.
Goedert Down, Ertz Up: Philly’s Desperate Play
Can you believe it? Goedert is expected to miss several weeks, and the Eagles are already plugging Ertz in! Tom Pelissero of The Ringer and Netflix even reported Ertz is expected to play against the Chicago Bears on September 28. Talk about needing a veteran presence right now. Their tight end room is looking thin with Johnny Mundt and E.J. Jenkins, especially with rookie Eli Stowers on injured reserve. This is a big bet on a 35-year-old, but Philly clearly thinks he’s still got something left in the tank. They need the help at the position given their early injuries.
A 35-Year-Old Vet’s Wild Ride Back
Let’s be real, seeing Zach Ertz back on the field after a season-ending ACL tear in December of last year is pretty wild. The dude is 35! There were major questions if he’d ever play again. Commanders tight end John Bates called him “a pro’s pro,” saying it “breaks my heart” to see “a great one like him” get hurt. Terry McLaurin even added it was “tough for everybody.” This guy is respected around the league for how he handles his business. And his numbers? Insane. Ertz has 825 career receptions, which is fifth-most by any tight end in NFL history. He snagged 116 catches in 2018, which was an NFL record for TEs until Arizona’s Trey McBride broke it this year. The man has piled up 8,592 receiving yards and 57 touchdowns across 13 seasons, playing for the Eagles, Cardinals, and Commanders. Even last year, he still put up 50 catches for 504 yards and four touchdowns across 13 games. Philly clearly believes he can still contribute.
The Eagles are making a risky play, hoping Ertz can immediately contribute against the Bears on September 28. Meanwhile, for us here in the Emerald City, that 31-7 beatdown of the Cardinals just proves our Seahawks are locked in. Coach Mike Macdonald has this squad firing on all cylinders, and that early season momentum feels *good*. Let’s keep that energy going, 12s!
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Originally reported by Bleacher Report.
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