Eagles’ Pro Bowl TE Zach Ertz Out for 4 to 6 Weeks with a High Ankle Sprain

Zach Ertz with the Philadelphia Eagles in 2019
Zach Ertz with the Philadelphia Eagles in 2019. Photo by Chris Szagola/CSM/Shutterstock (10495846j)

The news about injuries at Philadelphia Eagles’ organization is now almost becoming a common occurrence. The latest Eagles player to go down is Pro Bowl tight end Zach Ertz, who is expected to miss significant time with a high ankle sprain.

Ertz got hurt in Week 6 loss to Baltimore Ravens when he was seen limping several times. The 29-year-old player tried to play through the pain but ended up exiting the game for good in the fourth quarter.

Eagles haven’t given a timetable for Ertz’s return, but he is expected to miss four to six weeks, according to NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo.

Losing Ertz is a big blow for the Eagles, although the organization could get few slight breaks in the coming weeks that could help them deal with the situation. Veteran wideout DeSean Jackson is expected to return to the lineup after three weeks of absence, giving the team a reliable option up front, while Philly also has a favorable schedule.

Eagles host struggling New York Giants and Dallas Cowboys in the next two weeks, after which they will have a bye before another meeting with Giants.

Another way to look at Zach Ertz’s situation is that his absence shouldn’t make a big difference for the Eagles. Ertz has been struggling in 2020 and only has 19 receptions for 139 yards and one touchdown to show for this season. For comparison, he had 88 catches for 916 receiving yards and six TD last year.