NFL: TE Zach Ertz Plans to Play in 2026, Expected to Be Cleared From Torn ACL Around Week 1
February 24, 2026
February 24, 2026
CANTON, Ohio, Feb. 24 -- The National Football League posted the following news:
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TE Zach Ertz plans to play in 2026, expected to be cleared from torn ACL around Week 1
Bobby Kownack, Digital Content Producer
Free-agent tight end Zach Ertz does not intend to go out on an injury.
Ertz, who tore his ACL in a Week 14 loss to the Minnesota Vikings on Dec. 7, plans to return for a 14th NFL season in 2026, NFL Network Insider Tom Pe . . .
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TE Zach Ertz plans to play in 2026, expected to be cleared from torn ACL around Week 1
Bobby Kownack, Digital Content Producer
Free-agent tight end Zach Ertz does not intend to go out on an injury.
Ertz, who tore his ACL in a Week 14 loss to the Minnesota Vikings on Dec. 7, plans to return for a 14th NFL season in 2026, NFL Network Insider Tom Pe . . .