The Facts: The Eagles have been exploring a deal for Ertz for many months, though maybe some of that exploration has been put on the back burner, because of the quarterback taking front and center. An NFL source said that the Eagles have had conversations about Ertz with the Seattle Seahawks and Indianapolis Colts.

Diehards Line: Prior to last season’s trade deadline, the Eagles had offers from the Baltimore Ravens and Green Bay Packers, but Ertz suffered a high ankle sprain and landed on Injured Reserve, virtually assuring he would finish his eighth season in Philly. It’s not inconceivable that Carson Wentz and Ertz could be dealt in a package deal to perhaps increase the return the Eagles would receive in such a blockbuster trade, but, most likely, the Eagles will unlink the two since any team that takes the pair is absorbing two big price tags for their salary cap. Ertz has one year left on his contract, but a new deal could be negotiated upon being traded. Either way - new deal or not – Ertz’s contract is still $8.2 million this season.