Zach Ertz has signed with the Philadelphia Eagles for a second stint, expressing his happiness to be back with the team. The veteran tight end said he never wanted to leave the franchise in the first place.
#Free Agency
This week in Free Agency · updated Sun Sep 20 2026
This week in football free agency, the most impactful move was the Kansas City Chiefs' addition of running back Kenneth Walker III, who exploded in his debut with 173 rushing yards and two touchdowns, doubling the team's explosive run total from last season and setting a record for most rushing yards by a Chiefs player in a team debut. Meanwhile, the Carolina Panthers addressed their defensive struggles by signing a former Miami Dolphins linebacker to the active roster, following a 59-point collapse against the Bears. These two acquisitions highlight teams using free agency to immediately address critical weaknesses, with Walker providing an instant offensive spark and the Panthers seeking to shore up a depleted unit.
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