The Philadelphia Eagles apparently have changed their mind about Zach Ertz after failing to find a trade partner this offseason. According to Pro Football Talk, Howie Roseman “doesn't expect Ertz to be anywhere else this summer.” Ertz has been involved in trade rumors since the end of the 2020 season, but it seems he's likely to remain on the roster for the time being.
There have been reports of trade deals coming close, but the Eagles have put a big price tag on their veteran tight end. This technically doesn't rule out a potential trade this year, but it sounds like Zach Ertz is here to stay for now.
The news of Ertz remaining on the Eagles raises concerns about Dallas Goedert's playing time. Goedert seems ready for a starting role, so he should be seeing the field often. However, Ertz is still a capable tight end that can play a vital role for any team. It'll be interesting to see how it plays out in Philadelphia, as the Eagles plan to start the season with two solid tight ends on the roster.
Philadelphia could create some unique play calls this year utilizing both Zach Ertz and Dallas Goedert. After adding DeVonta Smith in the 2021 NFL Draft, the Eagles could have a decent passing game this year. Jalen Hurts is a young quarterback who is still learning how to play at the professional level. Keeping Ertz could be a great move to help the new starting quarterback develop.
We'll see how this all plays out, as Ertz is definitely still on the trade block. There are a handful of teams that could make an offer the Eagles can't refuse. Those include the Indianapolis Colts, the Buffalo Bills, and the Jacksonville Jaguars. Each of those franchises needs a tight end and Zach Ertz would be a great addition to their rosters. Although he looks to be on the team to start the regular season, keep a tab on Ertz in the NFL rumor mill.
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