Cardinals Release Zach Ertz Per Request

[LennG]

https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/nfl/cardinals-release-zach-ertz-per-request/ar-AA1kNBP2?ocid=msedgntp&pc=HCTS&cvid=eaf19cd0fa884e00bee8b07a097da6f7&ei=22

Seems no one wants to play for Arizona anymore.

The Cardinals have apparently granted a request made by Zach Ertz to be released so he can try and play for a contender to try and earn another SB ring.

Until I read the contender part, he would still look good in Blue. Always was a pain against us.

[brownelvis54]

It would not surprise me if Arizona picks a QB in the draft

[DaveBrown74]

Ertz is washed up at this point. No interest. And he would have even less interest in us anyway, so it's moot.

[TDToomer]

So why doesn't every player on a losing team ask for their release? What makes Mr. Julie Ertz so special? All Panthers and Patriots should demand their release as well.

Honor the contract you signed up for.

[Giant Obsession]

Another plus 30, oft injured TE.

I think we are full up in that department.

Wonder what Bob Tucker is up to ??

[kartanoman]

Another plus 30, oft injured TE.

I think we are full up in that department.

Wonder what Bob Tucker is up to ??

Nah, Gary Shirk was found to be catching passes in his back yard with his grandson throwing to him, sources say.

Peace!

[kingm56]

So why doesn't every player on a losing team ask for their release? What makes Mr. Julie Ertz so special? All Panthers and Patriots should demand their release as well.

Honor the contract you signed up for.

What happens if it's mutually beneficial?  Perhaps Arz A: Is trying to secure a top draft pick and B: Doesn't want to pay for a player they no longer want. 

[uconnjack8]

This happens pretty regularly in the NFL with older players.  Cole Beasley requested his release from the Giants earlier this year.

[TDToomer]

This happens pretty regularly in the NFL with older players.  Cole Beasley requested his release from the Giants earlier this year.

That's different in that he was never actually on the active roster. He asked out off the PS. And where is he now? 

What happens if it's mutually beneficial?  Perhaps Arz A: Is trying to secure a top draft pick and B: Doesn't want to pay for a player they no longer want. 

Because assuming he clears waivers they will be still be paying him to either go home or play for another team. You can still just not play him if in rebuild mode.

Another plus 30, oft injured TE.

I think we are full up in that department.

Wonder what Bob Tucker is up to ??

Did anyone suggest we put in a claim?

[uconnjack8]

That's different in that he was never actually on the active roster. He asked out off the PS. And where is he now?

Because assuming he clears waivers they will be still be paying him to either go home or play for another team. You can still just not play him if in rebuild mode.

Did anyone suggest we put in a claim?

Not sure it makes any difference. Ertz wasn't playing and has been injured a bunch.  There are plenty of long-term veterans that have asked to be released at points and teams generally will accommodate if they are in certain situations.  I don't think Ertz is over stepping boundaries or acting like he is someone who should get special treatment. 

[TDToomer]

Not sure it makes any difference. Ertz wasn't playing and has been injured a bunch.  There are plenty of long-term veterans that have asked to be released at points and teams generally will accommodate if they are in certain situations.  I don't think Ertz is over stepping boundaries or acting like he is someone who should get special treatment. 

Oh come on! Ertz signed up for 3/$31.650 million a year ago with the Cardinals. Beasley signed a PS contract which is less than league minimum. That is a ginormous difference.

[Bob In PA]

https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/nfl/cardinals-release-zach-ertz-per-request/ar-AA1kNBP2?ocid=msedgntp&pc=HCTS&cvid=eaf19cd0fa884e00bee8b07a097da6f7&ei=22

Seems no one wants to play for Arizona anymore.

The Cardinals have apparently granted a request made by Zach Ertz to be released so he can try and play for a contender to try and earn another SB ring.

Until I read the contender part, he would still look good in Blue. Always was a pain against us.

Notwithstanding the possibility that he is washed up, let's see just how "washed-up" he really is when the Eagles sign him to take with them to [supposedly] the Super Bowl. Bob

[spiderblue43]

The only teams maybe that could be interested..although I doubt it..would be Philly and Baltimore with injured TEs. 

[TDToomer]

Cleared waivers. Can sign with anyone. Cards will pay him his full salary minus league minimum to catch passes from Hurts.

[uconnjack8]

Oh come on! Ertz signed up for 3/$31.650 million a year ago with the Cardinals. Beasley signed a PS contract which is less than league minimum. That is a ginormous difference.

I didnt know anything about his salary, but it's really irrelevant.   He asked for a release, he didnt stop showing up and make some crazy public display.  He acted professionally, went to management and asked for something.  There are plenty of players who have done the same.