Overview
- Ertz, who confirmed Monday that he plans to play in 2026, said he refuses to let the December knee injury be his final snap.
- He says rehab is ahead of his last ACL recovery, yet he may open the season on the physically unable to perform list.
- As a free agent rehabbing in Arizona, he is open to a Philadelphia return to chase the team receptions mark he trails by 11.
- League interest is expected to be cautious given his age and recent ACL, with Washington adding Chig Okonkwo at tight end while Philadelphia’s cap space and Dallas Goedert’s new deal leave a reunion to be weighed after the draft.
- His 825 catches and 8,592 yards rank among all-time leaders at tight end, so even limited 2026 production could boost milestones and a Hall of Fame case at a position with few inductees.