Eagles' Zach Ertz signs to practice squad after Dallas Goedert's injury Veteran tight end Zach Ertz returns to the Philadelphia Eagles on a practice squad deal following an injury to starting tight end Dallas Goedert. Ertz is expected to move to the 53-man roster soon and could play a key role in the Eagles' upcoming week. The Philadelphia Eagles have signed veteran tight end Zach Ertz to their practice squad after his predecessor and longtime rival, Dallas Goedert, suffered a sprained MCL in the team's win over the Tennessee Titans. This marks Ertz's return to the team he played for from 2013-2021, having spent the past two years with the Washington Commanders. Ertz, 35, is expected to play a key role in the Eagles' offense, particularly in the upcoming week, as the team takes on the Chicago Bears.Ertz Returns to Eagles, Aims for Records and RingsHe will look to add to his legacy with the Eagles, having previously been one of the most successful tight ends in franchise history, winning a Super Bowl, earning three Pro Bowl nods, and setting multiple franchise records. In his previous stint with the Eagles, Ertz played a key role in the team's Super Bowl win in 2017, earning three Pro Bowl nods in the process.He is now back with the team, and his return is a testament to his commitment to the Eagles and his desire to succeed with the team. Ertz has been one of the most consistent and successful tight ends in the NFL, and his return to the Eagles will undoubtedly be a boost to the team's chances in the upcoming week.Filling the Void: Ertz Steps In for Injured GoedertHe returns to the City of Brotherly Love 11 catches shy of breaking the Eagles franchise all-time catch record and is expected to move to the 53-man roster soon. With Dallas Goedert out due to injury, Ertz's return is a welcome addition to the Eagles' offense. He is expected to play in the Eagles' Monday Night Football showdown with the Bears this week and will look to make an immediate impact with the team.Ertz has been one of the most successful tight ends in Eagles history, and his return to the team is a testament to his dedication and commitment to the franchise. His experience and skill will undoubtedly be an asset to the Eagles' offense, and he is expected to play a key role in the team's success in the upcoming weeks.Ertz has been one of the most consistent and successful tight ends in the NFL, and his return to the Eagles will undoubtedly be a boost to the team's chances in the upcoming week. With Dallas Goedert out due to injury, Ertz's return is a welcome addition to the Eagles' offense and he is expected to play a key role in the team's Monday Night Football showdown with the Bears this week.Eagles Draft Vanderbilt's Stowers to Bolster Tight End DepthIn related news, the Eagles have also selected rookie tight end Eli Stowers, a second-round pick in the 2026 NFL Draft from Vanderbilt. Stowers had an impressive college career, finishing his final season with first-team All-American honors and earning the John Mackey Award, given to the top tight end in the nation. Ertz returns to the team he played for from 2013-2021, having spent the past two years with the Washington Commanders.He is expected to move to the 53-man roster soon and will look to add to his legacy with the Eagles. In his previous stint with the Eagles, Ertz played a key role in the team's Super Bowl win in 2017, earning three Pro Bowl nods in the process. He is now back with the team, and his return is a testament to his commitment to the Eagles and his desire to succeed with the team.The Eagles will take on the Chicago Bears in Week 3, and Ertz is expected to play a key role for the team. With Dallas Goedert out due to injury, Ertz's return is a welcome addition to the Eagles' offense and he is expected to play in the Eagles' Monday Night Football showdown with the Bears this week.Eagles tight end Dallas Goedert has been placed on injured reserve with a sprained MCL, but backup tight ends Eli Stowers and Grant Calcaterra are both sidelined on injured reserve as well. The only healthy targets left for quarterback Greg Olsen were developmental tight end E.J. Jenkins and practice squad veteran Joshua Deguara.The team had been searching to bolster its tight end depth chart with veteran tight ends who could step in and fill the void left by Goedert's injury. With Ertz returning on the practice squad, the team has found a reliable option to step in and assume the role left vacant by Goedert. Ertz is expected to play a key role in the Eagles' offense, particularly in the upcoming week, as the team takes on the Chicago Bears.He returns to the team he played for from 2013-2021, having spent the past two years with the Washington Commanders. Ertz has been one of the most successful tight ends in Eagles history, winning a Super Bowl, earning three Pro Bowl nods, and setting multiple franchise records.He sits second in franchise history with 579 catches and needs just 11 more receptions to pass Hall of Fame receiver Harold Carmichael's record of 589 and become the Eagles' all-time leader in catches. He is expected to move to the 53-man roster soon and will look to make an immediate impact with the team.With Dallas Goedert out due to injury, Ertz's return is a welcome addition to the Eagles' offense and he is expected to play a key role in the team's Monday Night Football showdown with the Bears this week. Ertz is expected to be a key factor in the team's success, and his return to the Eagles will undoubtedly be a boost to the team's chances in the upcoming week.