The Buffalo Bills may be looking to add a big offensive player to help with their push as they approach a crucial part of the season that will determine whether or not they can make a late push for the playoffs.According to Adam Schefter of ESPN, Zach Ertz, a two-time Pro Bowl tight end who was cut by the Arizona Cardinals and cleared waivers, has drawn interest from four clubs, including the Bills.
Schefter stated on X that “two important free-agent decisions loom for two decorated players.” “Free agents Shaquille Leonard, a former linebacker for the Colts, and Zach Ertz, a former tight end for the Cardinals, are expected to find new homes within the next 48 hours or so, according to sources. .. The Chiefs, Bills, Ravens, and Eagles have all shown differing degrees of interest in tight end Zach Ertz.
The Bills may decide to pursue Ertz if tight end Dawson Knox returns from a period on injured reserve. The Bills are also expecting Knox’s return.
Zach Ertz Could Be A Long Shot for the Bills
Despite the Bills’ interest in Ertz, there’s a chance that another team has an inside advantage. Given the team’s history with Ertz, Eagles reporter Eliot Shorr-Parks projected that Philadelphia would be the favorite.
Shorr-Parks posted on X, now known as Twitter, saying, “I would be pretty surprised if Zach Ertz has the option to come back to Philadelphia but picks another team.” “May win another ring with the #Eagles and still has a ton of connections to the city.”
Timothy Rapp of Bleacher Report also identified the Eagles as the most likely destination, pointing out that a reunion would be in order.
According to Rapp, “the Eagles decided to trade him in 2021 as Dallas Goedert took on a bigger role in the offense.” “But bringing back Ertz would make plenty of sense, especially with Goedert currently sidelined and the Eagles seemingly eager to surround Jalen Hurts with as many weapons as possible to prepare for a potential Super Bowl run.”In an offense that already features Goedert, A.J. Brown, DeVonta Smith, Julio Jones, and DeAndre Swift, Rapp observed that the addition of Ertz would “make the Philly offense pretty scary.”
Dawson Knox Is Almost Back
Since Knox is eligible to return from injured reserve, the Bills could soon add another significant tight end to their roster. Head coach Sean McDermott has made indications that this move is imminent. Knox pair will return to the field for the Bills’ crucial game against the Kansas City Chiefs on December 10.
Joe Buscaglia of The Athletic posted on X, formerly known as Twitter, saying, “Bills HC Sean McDermott said they are ‘hopeful but not certain’ that TE Dawson Knox will be able to return after their bye week and ahead of the Week 14 Chiefs game.”After losing to the Philadelphia Eagles in overtime on November 26, the Bills dropped to 6-6 and were eliminated from the AFC playoff picture. They will begin a challenging stretch that includes a trip to Kansas City and a home game against the Dallas Cowboys if they hope to get back on track.
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