Eagles' Zach Ertz not expected back for four to six weeks

Oct 18, 2020; Eagles tight end Zach Ertz (86) reacts on the field after suffering an apparent injury against the Ravens during the fourth quarter at Lincoln Financial Field. Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports

Eagles tight end Zach Ertz not expected back for four to six weeks due to ankle injury

By Blake Harper | Last updated 10/22/20

Philadelphia's never-ending injury saga shows no signs of stopping, as the Eagles received news that tight end Zach Ertz's recovery from an ankle injury will take longer than initially expected, as he will need four to six weeks to be ready to take the field again.

The team was initially hopeful that his recovery time would be two to four weeks but according to NFL Network's Mike Garafolo, four weeks is the minimum amount of time he will likely miss, as the best-case scenario is that he will be ready to play for the Eagles' game against the Cleveland Browns on Nov. 22. But it's looking very possible that the tight end could be out until December.

From @gmfb in the fog ahead of #Giants-#Eagles tonight on the home team's injuries and when to expect Zach Ertz back. pic.twitter.com/hKdxv9PoWS
— Mike Garafolo (@MikeGarafolo) October 22, 2020

Losing Ertz is a brutal blow for the Eagles, as they try to get their season back on track after starting the year 1-4-1. Ertz has been Philadelphia's most reliable receiving target (not to mention Carson Wentz's security blanket), racking up at least 800 yards receiving each of the last five seasons.

Other than the San Francisco 49ers, arguably no team has been decimated by injuries more than the Eagles, especially on offense. DeSean Jackson, Alshon Jeffery and Dallas Goedert have all missed time due to injuries while running back Miles Sanders will miss Thursday night's game against the Giants due to a knee injury he suffered in the team's Week 6 loss to the Baltimore Ravens.

Fortunately for Philadelphia, they play in the NFC East, which is looking like a historically bad division and if they can squeak out a win against the Giants Thursday night, they can grab sole possession of first place.

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