Zach Ertz, that three-time Pro Bowl tight end, is officially medically cleared for all football activities after tearing his ACL last season, and trust me, he’s not just back, he’s on the hunt for a new team to dominate with this season. After rehabbing his way through the entire offseason, this legend is ready to hit the field again.
The Ertz Comeback Is Real
Remember watching him tear it up, only for his 2025 season to end way too early with that ACL injury? Well, he didn’t want that to be his last play, and he put in the work. Now, the man is cleared for everything. It’s been fun to imagine him back with the Eagles, right? A storybook ending, for sure. But let’s be real, Philly’s tight end room is stacked. They’ve got Dallas Goedert leading the charge, Johnny Mundt is a beast of a blocking tight end, and Grant Calcaterra brings those pass-catching benefits. Plus, Head Coach Nick Sirianni was talking up rookie Eli Stowers on Monday. So yeah, it probably won’t be an Eagles reunion, but Ertz is still a hot commodity.
He’s not just cleared, he’s already out there catching balls from his college QB, Andrew Luck, at Stanford. That’s a serious commitment to getting back in game shape. We’re looking at mid-August for him to sign, so get ready for some big news on where this future Hall of Famer lands next. Who’s gonna snag him?
Toughness and Early Camp Shakes
Speaking of toughness, how about A.J. Brown? The former Eagles wide receiver, who’s apparently living his best life in New England judging by his interviews, had a bit of a scare early this week. He dislocated his thumb during practice! But did that stop him? Nah. He just played right through it. The guy even said he’d had a similar injury in college, so he wasn’t even concerned about it affecting him moving forward. That’s a whole new level of ‘pushing through discomfort,’ isn’t it?
Over in Carolina, things are a little rougher. The Panthers are already dealing with a bunch of injuries to start training camp, which means veteran Kenny Pickett is gonna start the Hall of Fame game. The plan is to hand him the reins and try to keep QB1 Bryce Young preserved. Smart move, given their injury woes.
And hey, quick shoutout to some other former Eagles making moves: Rasul Douglas signed with the Commanders, Mario Goodrich is with the Titans, Ogbo Okoronkwo headed to the 49ers, and Marlon Tuipulotu joined the Falcons. Oh, and C.J. Gardner-Johnson had his livestream from the locker room shut down by Head Coach Joe Brady. Classic camp stuff, you know?
So, with Ertz officially cleared and looking for a new home, the next few weeks are gonna be wild. Keep an eye out for where this three-time Pro Bowler lands. And with the Hall of Fame game kicking off soon, football is officially back, baby! We’re just getting started with these early camp trends and player stories, and you know we’ll be watching every single move.
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Originally reported by Bleeding Green Nation.
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