Eagles sign Zach Ertz to aid during Dallas Goedert's injury absence

Zach Ertz returned to the Eagles on September 22 as they prepare for their matchup against the Chicago Bears on September 28. With Dallas Goedert out due to a sprained meniscus, the team signed Ertz to the practice squad to help bolster their tight end depth. Ertz acknowledged that he is quickly adapting to the Eagles' offense and is focused on mentoring rookie tight end Eli Stowers, who is on IR. Both Ertz and Goedert are in the final year of their contracts, making the upcoming weeks critical for their futures with the team.

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