Former Commanders TE calls returning home to Eagles a 'blessing'
Former Commanders TE Zach Ertz speaks for the first time since returning to the Eagles.
Former Washington Commanders tight end Zach Ertz has returned to Philadelphia, signing with the Eagles’ practice squad. The Philadelphia Eagles, who are set to play the Chicago Bears on Monday night, are currently without their starting tight end, Dallas Goedert. This situation could potentially elevate Ertz to the starting lineup.
Ertz, who is turning 36 this November, spent the first eight and a half seasons of his 13-year NFL career with the Eagles. Ertz expressed his gratitude, stating, “There was never a plan to come back,” emphasizing that he never wanted to leave his hometown in the first place. Despite numerous past requests, Ertz’s return to Philadelphia has finally been realized.
He described it as a “blessing” to be back, describing it as the place where he always called home and where he would choose as his favorite place to play. Over his NFL career, Ertz has amassed 8,592 receiving yards and 57 touchdowns, including a crucial role in the Eagles’ 2017 Super Bowl victory against the New England Patriots.
The two teams will face each other again on November 1, with Philadelphia traveling to Washington for a Sunday Night Football game.
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