PHOENIX — The Arizona Cardinals have released tight end Zach Ertz, according to... JJ Watt.
JJ Watt, who also played for the Cardinals, took to social media to make the announcement, poking fun at ESPN insider Adam Schefter in the process.
Trying new things in retirement, so let’s steal @AdamSchefter job for a day...
— JJ Watt (@JJWatt) November 30, 2023
TE Zach Ertz has requested & been granted his release from the Arizona Cardinals.
The 3-Time Pro Bowler plans to sign with a contender and make a run at his 2nd Super Bowl ring.
(This is easy Adam) pic.twitter.com/pK4qCcCfay
The Cardinals later confirmed the announcement, saying they also signed defensive lineman Ben Stille.
The Cardinals signed Ertz to a three-year $31.65 million deal in 2022.
Trey McBride will have more of an opportunity to shine at the TE position with Kyler Murray back and Ertz gone. The 24-year-old has 521 receiving yards and 1 touchdown so far this season.
According to Watt, Ertz wants to sign with a team that is headed to the playoffs this season to try to get a second Super Bowl ring.
