Disturbing Details About Zach Ertz's Injuries Could Keep Him Out Next Week if Eagles Make Playoffs

The Philadelphia Eagles will be without tight end Zach Ertz for their final game of the season against the New York Giants, but the latest injury report suggests he could be out even longer.

Ertz is dealing with a lacerated kidney in addition to the cracked ribs that were sidelining him originally, which leaves his availability for the playoffs totally up in the air.

Ertz has caught 88 passes for 916 yards and six touchdowns in 2019, which comes just a year after he set a record for receptions by a tight end in a single season with 116.

Expect Dallas Goedert, who has really come into his own in his second season, to receive a healthy dosage of targets in the early stages of the Giants game and in the playoffs if Philly ends up there.

Philly's walking wounded now includes their most impactful skill position player and a Top 3 player in the league at his position. The fact that Doug Pederson has managed to get this team to the brink of the playoffs is nothing short of an excellent coaching job.