Zach Ertz needs just 11 more receptions to break Harold Carmichael’s franchise record of 589 catches and become the Eagl Via @AdamSchefter on X

What happened: Zach Ertz needs 11 receptions to pass Harold Carmichael's 589 catches for the Eagles' franchise lead. The three-time Pro Bowl tight end returned to Philadelphia after playing for the club from 2013-21.

Why it matters: Passing Carmichael would make a tight end the franchise's all-time catch leader. The chase gives Ertz's second stint an immediate historical benchmark during the 2026 regular season.

By the numbers: Franchise mark: 589 catches. Needed to break it: 11 receptions.

What to watch: Watch weekly reception totals and Ertz's game-day status as Philadelphia moves through the 2026 schedule.

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