Head Coach Nick Sirianni Addresses A.J. Brown’s Future, Giving Eagles Fans Reason to Believe He Could Stay in Philly

PHILADELPHIA — As questions begin to surround the tight end position for the Philadelphia Eagles, the front office is reportedly exploring a move that would blend both practicality and emotion. With Dallas Goedert potentially heading toward free agency, stability at one of the offense’s most important positions has become a growing concern. Sources around the league indicate that general manager Howie Roseman does not intend to let the position become a weakness. For years, the Eagles’ offensive identity has featured a reliable tight end presence. Losing that continuity would force significant adjustments, something Roseman has historically tried to avoid. The option being discussed is not an unfamiliar name to Philadelphia fans. It is a veteran who once delivered one of the most iconic moments in franchise history — the game-sealing touchdown reception in Super Bowl LII against the New England Patriots that secured the Eagles’ first Lombardi Trophy. That player is Zach Ertz. Though currently rehabbing from a torn ACL suffered during the 2025 season, Ertz is expected to be medically cleared near Week 1 of the 2026 campaign. Before the injury, he remained productive, posting 50 receptions for 504 yards and four touchdowns. At 35, he is no longer the explosive Pro Bowl version of his prime, but his precise route-running, dependable hands and veteran awareness still carry value. Beyond statistics, Ertz represents familiarity and leadership. He spent parts of nine seasons in Philadelphia, becoming one of the most productive tight ends in team history. He understands the expectations at Lincoln Financial Field and has proven he can deliver in the most high-pressure situations imaginable. Roseman has built a reputation for maintaining flexibility and preparing contingency plans. If Goedert commands a contract beyond what the Eagles are willing to match, a one-year deal for Ertz could provide immediate stability while allowing the organization time to draft and develop a long-term solution. Nothing is finalized, and negotiations — if they exist — remain behind closed doors. But in the NFL, full-circle moments are never impossible. If Philadelphia needs experience and emotional leadership during a period of uncertainty, a reunion with Zach Ertz may be more realistic than it once seemed.