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PHILADELPHIA The 2021 NFL league year is upon us and tight end Zach Ertz is still a member of the Philadelphia Eagles.
That has some people scratching their heads. The sides have appeared destined for a split ever since extension talks broke down last offseason, putting strain on the relationship in the process. Ertz is ripe for a fresh start. Philadelphia is tight against the salary cap, has Dallas Goedert in the fold and is in the midst of a youth movement. All the signs are there.
There have been efforts toward getting a deal done behind the scenes. The Eagles granted Ertz permission to seek a trade about a month ago. But the proposed compensation in return for the three-time Pro Bowler clearly hasn t bowled the Eagles over.
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NFL free agency creates new opportunities for veterans on expiring contracts, though they should carefully weigh their options.
Linebacker Kyle Van Noy seemed like a great fit with the Miami Dolphins under head coach Brian Flores, who also came from the New England Patriots. Yet the team released him after one season despite his solid production (69 tackles, 10 for loss, six pass breakups and six sacks).
After a 5-11 campaign, Carolina Panthers head coach Matt Rhule didn t hitch his 2021 offense to Teddy Bridgewater, whom the team signed to a three-year, $63 million deal last offseason. According to The Athletic s Joseph Person, the sense is owner David Tepper has already become frustrated with his quarterback situation.