Zach Ertz 'Week-To-Week' With Rib Displacement Injury
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- Eagles tight end Zach Ertz was the team's most efficient pass catcher on Sunday, snagging six of seven targets for 58 yards.
Unfortunately, Ertz suffered a rib displacement injury in the collarbone area and is now "week-to-week," head coach Doug Pederson announced on Monday afternoon.
Zach Ertz is week to week with a rib displacement. Ouch. Leodis Mckelvin week to week also.
— Pat Gallen (@PatGallenCBS3) September 12, 2016
Pederson also said this is not an injury Ertz will likely be able to play through.
Pederson: Ertz will probably have to be cleared by doctors before he can return. Not likely an injury you can play through.
— Jeff McLane (@Jeff_McLane) September 12, 2016
According to Eliot Shorr-Parks, a source tells him that Ertz will not play in Week 2.
There is no shot Zach Ertz plays this Monday against the Bears, per source. #Eagles
— Eliot Shorr-Parks (@EliotShorrParks) September 12, 2016
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Eagles cornerback Leodis McKelvin, who left Sunday's game early with a hamstring injury, is also week-to-week according to Pederson. The Eagles corners will have their hands full trying to contain Chicago Bears top receiver Alshon Jeffery on Monday night.