Zach Ertz focuses on recovery as he eyes return to NFL
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 26, 2026, 12:50 PM
Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Zach Ertz provided an update on his recovery from a torn ACL during an appearance on the New Heights podcast. As he nears six months post-surgery, Ertz emphasized his commitment to training daily to regain full strength. He expressed a strong desire to continue his NFL career and noted the challenges of the recovery process. Ertz caught 50 passes for 504 yards and four touchdowns last season, and as teams assess his health, he is hopeful for opportunities later this summer.
- •Ertz recovering from a torn ACL sustained in Week 14.
- •He is about six months post-surgery and training daily.
- •Ertz had a productive season with 50 catches and four touchdowns.
- •Teams will evaluate his health later this summer.
- 12:50 PMYahoo Sports — Zach Ertz "doing everything I can" to get back
"Zach Ertz said in April that he does not want last season's torn ACL to be the final act of his NFL career and said he has "eyes wide open" to the need to show he's healthy in order to find a place to play in 2026.
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