On Monday, it was reported that the Detroit Lions are signing veteran tight end Zach Ertz to the practice squad ahead of their NFC Championship Game against the San Francisco 49ers. Wednesday, Lions coach Dan Campbell confirmed the signing had happened, but pumped the brakes on the expectations for the Pro Bowler’s immediate impact.
“Look, he just got here,” Campbell said. “I know he’s in shape. I talked to him the other day. He understands we’re just going to gauge this and see where we’re at.”
Ertz started the season with the Arizona Cardinals, catching 27 passes for 187 yards and a touchdown in seven game appearances before a quad injury landed him on injured reserve.