By Barry Morris
Zach Ertz earned three Pro Bowl selections from 2017 to 2019 and has his best season in 2018 when he recorded 116 catches for 1,163 yards and tied a career-high with eight touchdowns.
But Ertz has been given permission to seek out a trade to another team, the NFL Network reported.
There were several teams reportedly interested in the tight end as GM Howie Roseman seeks “proper compensation” for him.
According to the NFL Network, Roseman is reportedly seeking a third- or fourth-round pick for Ertz. He is due $9 million in 2021 and will be a cap hit of more than $12 million.
They don’t want to release Ertz, though the tight end has become “increasingly impatient” with the team.
The 31-year-old second-round draft pick out of Stanford played in 11 games during the 2020 season. He had 36 catches for 335 yards and only one touchdown.
From Free Agent Frenzy on @nflnetwork: The #Eagles are taking their time with TE Zach Ertz, as they wait for higher trade compensation. Also, Ertz isn't looking for a new contract as part of a deal. Willing to play out his final year. pic.twitter.com/epC6htkhMK
— Mike Garafolo (@MikeGarafolo) March 16, 2021
