Ian Rapoport: Zach Ertz and Howie Roseman Got Into 'Heated Argument" Over Contract
Tensions have been simmering between Eagles star tight end Zach Ertz and the team's front office over the last couple of days and apparently it boiled over recently in front of a handful of people.
According to NFL Network insider Ian Rapoport, Ertz had a "heated argument" and an "airing of grievances" with Eagles general manager Howie Roseman after practice this week.
From @NFLGameDay: Tensions are high for the #Eagles and TE Zach Ertz, who got into an animated discussion with GM Howie Roseman late last week. pic.twitter.com/VYEsY7oCqe
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) September 13, 2020
Ertz is in search of a new contract and openly questioned whether he would be with the Eagles long-term this week as well.
Ertz says he only wants to play for one organization.
— Andrew Siciliano (@AndrewSiciliano) September 10, 2020
"I want to be like Kobe."
Ertz has been the Eagles most reliable receiver the last couple of years and one of the most productive tight ends in the NFL, finishing third among tight ends in receptions (88), fourth in yards (916) and tied for fourth in touchdowns (6) last year. The previous season he had 116 catches for 1,163 yards and 8 tds.