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Report: Eagles rework Zach Ertz’s contract to free up cap space

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PHILADELPHIA, PA - DECEMBER 03: Tight end Zach Ertz #86 of the Philadelphia Eagles looks on during warmups before playing against the Washington Redskins at Lincoln Financial Field on December 3, 2018 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

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The Eagles converted $7.195 million of Zach Ertz’s contract into a bonus, Field Yates of ESPN reports. It created $5.756 million of cap space in 2019.

Ertz is signed through 2021.

Ertz, 28, has become one of the league’s top tight ends. His 116 receptions were the most by a tight end in NFL history and second in the NFL in 2018 to Saints receiver Michael Thomas.

Ertz had his first 1,000-yard season in 2018 with 1,163 yards and his second Pro Bowl.