Eagles tight end Zach Ertz is out for Sunday’s game against the Denver Broncos, a surprising absence after there was confidence on Friday that the team’s leading receiver would play after injuring his hamstring in Thursday’s practice.
Ertz, who was listed as questionable, was on the field for warm-ups catching passes from quarterback Carson Wentz. Without Ertz, look for Trey Burton to have a bigger role in the receiving game. Brent Celek is the other active tight end.
The Eagles’ inactives are Ertz, cornerback Ronald Darby, wide receiver Shelton Gibson, offensive tackle Taylor Hart, defensive end Steven Means, Elijah Qualls, Nate Sudfeld.