After their 28-22 lo s to the Buccaneers on Thursday night, the Eagles announced on Friday morning that they are trading three-time Pro Bowltight end Zach Ertz to theundefeated Cardinals (5-0).
Ertz has played with the Eagles for the entirety of his eight-plus-year career. Through six games this season, Paul George Jersey Ertz has189 receiving yards and two touchdowns. , Ertz is on 48.6 percentof fantasy rosters.
Eagles vice president and general manager Ertz was aware that Thursday nights game was potentially his last as an Eagle. The team allowed him to be a captain for the game, and Ertz appeared emotional afterward.
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John Clark (@JClarkNBCS)Speaking with the media Friday morning after the trade was announced, Ertz was emotional while discu sing what his "home" means to him.
Philadelphia is home," Ertz said, . "That was tough Landry Shamet Jersey to articulate to people, that I love this place. Ive said it all along. I loved it here. I did the best I could, every day. I can leave knowing that.
One of Ertz's biggest momentsas an Eagle wascatching the final touchdown pa s in Super Bowl LII to secure Philadelphias first Super Bowl win. He also finished his career as an Eagle with the second-most receptions in team history.
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Here's why and how the Cardinals traded for Tobias Harris Jersey the star tight end.Will Zach Ertz play this weekend?Ertz wont make his Cardinals debut until Week 7 against the Texans on Sunday, Oct. 24. NFL players cannot compete in two games in one week, and because Ertz played Thursday night with the Eagles, hewill be sidelined for the Cardinals matchup against the Browns on Sunday.
The only other active Cardinals tight end on their depth chart is Demetrius Harris, who doesn't have any Montrezl Harrell Jersey receiving yards this season.
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Why did the Eagles trade Zach Ertz?In 2020, the Eagles were using two tight ends 35 percent of the time. However, in 2021, that percentage has dropped to only 22 percent of the time. So, the Eagles took advantage of saving money in Rodney McGruder Jersey their cap space by gettinga player andpick in return.
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Philadelphia Eagles (@Eagles)The Eagles plan to use Dallas Goedert in Ertzs place. Goedert is in his final year on his rookie contract, so his future with the Eagles is still uncertain after this season. However, Goedert did not play Thursday night because he'son the COVID-19/illne s reserve list. His return is unknown at the moment.
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The Cardinals, on the other hand, relied heavily on Maxx Williams in the tight end position. However, during Sundays game against the 49ers, they lost Williams to a season-ending knee injury. Coach Kliff Kingsbury announced Williams status on Wednesday. Williams Blake Griffin Jersey completed 193 receiving yards and one touchdown in five games.Backup tight end Darrell Daniels tested positive for COVID-19 last week and hasnt been reactivated on the roster yet. Jerome Robinson Jersey So, the Cardinals were in desperate need of a tight end.
Updated look at the offense:QB: Kyler MurrayRB: James ConnerRB: Chase EdmundsWR: DeAndre HopkinsWR: AJ GreenWR: Christian KirkWR: Rondale Moore--- TE: Zach Ertz
Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) Zach Ertz trade detailsThe Cardinals traded cornerback Tay Gowen and a 2022 fifth-round pick in exchange for Ertz.reports thatthe Cardinals have not discu sed contract details with Ertz.
