Eagles Trading Zach Ertz to Cardinals
Told ya:
Zach Ertz to the Arizona Cardinals today. That's my guess.
— Kevin Kinkead (@Kevin_Kinkead) October 15, 2021
Trade: The #Eagles are sending Pro Bowl TE Zach Ertz to the #AZCardinals, per me and @MikeGarafolo. At long last, Ertz on the move.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) October 15, 2021
Anyway, it’s the right move for the Eagles. Needed to try to get something in return for Zach since he’s in his final contract year, and he benefits from going to a contender and living closer to home. He’s a California guy.
There’s not much to say beyond this. The whole offseason saga was tough for him, and he ultimately came back to the Eagles, but nothing about any of that changes his status here. He’s a Pro Bowler. A record holder. A Super Bowl winner.
Will update post when more details come out.
EDIT 1:
They got a corner and 5th –
Trade: Eagles are sending three-time Pro Bowl TE Zach Ertz to the Arizona Cardinals in exchange for CB Tay Gowan and a 2022 5th-round pick, sources tell ESPN. pic.twitter.com/lUlic7y0Oa
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) October 15, 2021
Gowan was a sixth round draft pick out of UCF in this most recent draft. I have no idea if he’s any good. Will look for some video clips.
EDIT 2:
This is the moment you knew it was over –
Zach Ertz very emotional as he enters the lockeroom pic.twitter.com/vemnkBihXs
— John Clark (@JClarkNBCS) October 15, 2021
EDIT 3:
lol –
https://twitter.com/focused_4/status/377622603101659136?s=20
FLY EAGLES FLY 🦅 https://t.co/UndyJ8192h
— Tay Gowan (@focused_4) October 15, 2021
EDIT 4:
Some people are asking if Ertz is eligible to play for the Cardinals this weekend. He is not. He has to wait until Week 7 to make his debut.