Cardinals agree to reported 3-year, $31.65M deal with Ertz

The Arizona Cardinals are bringing back tight end Zach Ertz, the team announced Sunday.

Ertz, 31, signed a three-year, $31.65-million contract to remain in Arizona, a source told NFL Network's Ian Rapoport.

The Cardinals acquired Ertz from the Philadelphia Eagles in October for cornerback Tay Gowan and a 2022 fifth-round selection.

The three-time Pro Bowler hauled in 56 receptions for 574 yards and three touchdowns in 11 games with Arizona.

Ertz established himself as a reliable option in the passing game over nine seasons in Philadelphia and won Super Bowl LII with the club. He recorded more than 700 receiving yards in six consecutive campaigns from 2014-19.

The California native set a single-season record for receptions by a tight end in 2018 with 116 catches.

Ertz's return is a big help for quarterback Kyler Murray. Receivers A.J. Green and Christian Kirk could leave the NFC West club when free agency opens later this week.

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