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Eagles Set to Reunite With Tight End Zach Ertz Following Dallas Goedert Injury

By Rhyter Times Desk · 2h ago

The Philadelphia Eagles are moving to re-sign tight end Zach Ertz in the wake of an injury to Dallas Goedert, according to reporting from Fox Sports and the New York Post. The transaction marks a return to Philadelphia for the veteran pass catcher as the team adjusts its roster following the setback to Goedert.

Ertz spent the past two seasons playing for the Washington Commanders, according to the New York Post. That tenure included an abbreviated 2025 campaign after he suffered a torn ACL in his right knee during a Dec. 7 matchup against the Minnesota Vikings.

How outlets are covering this

The Philadelphia Eagles are reportedly bringing back tight end Zach Ertz following an injury to Dallas Goedert, according to Fox Sports and the New York Post. Ertz played the previous two seasons with the Commanders, where his 2025 season was cut short by a knee injury. The move marks a return to his former team to address sudden depth concerns at tight end.

Shared reporting

  • Zach Ertz is returning to the Philadelphia Eagles.
  • The decision to bring Ertz back follows an injury to tight end Dallas Goedert.

Different framing

  • Fox Sports characterized the move as a quick pivot and a 'homecoming,' while the New York Post emphasized Ertz's recent medical background, detailing his two-year stint in Washington and his December 2025 torn ACL.

Why it matters

The reported signing suggests the Eagles are prioritizing institutional familiarity to quickly stabilize their tight end position following Goedert's injury.

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