Eagles Sign Zach Ertz to Practice Squad After Goedert Injury

The Philadelphia Eagles have signed veteran tight end Zach Ertz to their practice squad, reuniting the franchise icon with the team following a significant injury to starting tight end Dallas Goedert. The move, reported on Monday, September 21, 2026, addresses an immediate need created by Goedert's sprained MCL, which is expected to sideline him for several weeks. Goedert suffered the injury during the Eagles' 24-20 victory over the Tennessee Titans in Week 2. The team's depth at the position was already depleted, with backup tight ends Eli Stowers and Grant Calcaterra both on injured reserve. This left the Eagles with limited options behind Goedert, prompting general manager Howie Roseman to pursue Ertz. Ertz, 35, is a three-time Pro Bowler who spent nine seasons with the Eagles from 2013 to 2021. He was a key contributor to the team's Super Bowl LII championship, catching the game-winning touchdown pass. He ranks second in franchise history with 579 receptions, needing just 11 more to surpass Harold Carmichael's all-time record. The signing reunites Ertz with head coach Nick Sirianni and general manager Howie Roseman, who drafted him in the second round of the 2013 NFL Draft.