Report: Zach Ertz drawing interest from several playoff contenders

Oct 9, 2022; Glendale, Arizona, USA; Arizona Cardinals tight end Zach Ertz (86) against the Philadelphia Eagles at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

The Arizona Cardinals moved on from Zach Ertz over a week ago at the tight end’s request, and it sounds like Ertz has no shortage of suitors.

Ertz has had “serious conversations” with at least six teams that are in the postseason hunt, Tom Pelssero of NFL Network reports. The 33-year-old has been in no rush to sign with a new team.

Three-time Pro Bowl TE Zach Ertz has had serious conversations with six teams in the playoff hunt, but is remaining patient to find the right fit, per sources.

Ertz has over 700 career catches and a game-winning Super Bowl TD. Another weapon for the playoffs, somewhere. pic.twitter.com/tm6oXfoblh

— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) December 10, 2023

Ertz asked the Cardinals to cut him so he could pursue an opportunity with a playoff contender. He is recovering from a quad injury he suffered in Week 7, which may be another reason he is taking his time before committing to a team.

Ertz was drafted by the Philadelphia Eagles in the second round back in 2013. He made three consecutive Pro Bowls with the team from 2017-2019. He was then traded to the Cardinals midway through 2021 and signed a 3-year, $32 million extension prior to last season.

We know of at least a few teams that have shown interest in signing Ertz, who has 27 catches for 187 yards and a touchdown on the season.