Howie Roseman did not close the door on a Zach Ertz reunion, but he also made it clear that the organization likes its current tight end group. Following the Eagles' 53-man roster cuts, Jimmy Kempski of Philly Voice asked Roseman whether the Eagles had spoken with Ertz or had interest in bringing the veteran back to Philadelphia.
“First, I’d say what an unbelievable player, what an unbelievable person, tremendous respect for him,” Roseman said. “At the same time, love what we have going in our tight end room, too.”
Ertz is nearing the nine-month point in his recovery from a significant knee injury. Nothing appears imminent, although Philadelphia has maintained contact with one of the most accomplished tight ends in franchise history.
“Have talked
to Zach over a period of time, obviously rehabbing his ACL and the relationship, just like a lot of our former players who’ve been here,” Roseman said.
The Eagles formed their initial roster with Dallas Goedert, Johnny Mundt, second-round pick Eli Stowers and E.J. Jenkins at tight end. Grant Calcaterra was placed on injured reserve with a designation to return, making him eligible to rejoin the roster after four games. That depth reduces the need to rush into an agreement with Ertz. It also gives Philadelphia time to monitor his recovery and evaluate its current group during the opening weeks.
Roseman predictably declined to discuss the substance of any conversations with Ertz.
“In my opinion, one of the greatest tight ends to play the game,” Roseman said, “and just tremendous respect for him, and also excited about the tight ends that we have here.”
The relationship remains intact. Whether it produces a reunion will depend on Ertz’s health and Philadelphia’s needs.
This article originally appeared on Eagles Wire: Howie Roseman addresses possibility of Zach Ertz reunion with Eagles
