Tight end Zach Ertz has not been cleared to return to practice because of a displaced rib, and all he’s waiting on is the medical staff to allow him to play.
“I’m not in a lot of pain right now,” Ertz said. “It’s just a matter of healing.”
Ertz would not disclose a timetable. He’s able to lift weights and stay in shape, but he cannot take contact.
“There’s a lot of stuff behind that rib,” Ertz said, when asked about the risk. “If it was a lower rib where the pain is now, I’d easily be able to play last week.