Arizona Cardinals Place Zach Ertz on Injured Reserve Due to Quad Strain

Ertz's absence due to quad strain marks a second consecutive year on injured reserve, impacting Cardinals' struggling offensive line-up amidst their ongoing injury woes.

• Zach Ertz, the Cardinals' Tight End, is being placed on injured reserve after sustaining a quad strain, marking his second straight year on IR after a previous knee injury.
• Before his injury, Ertz had made 27 receptions for the Cardinals this season, yielding 187 yards and a touchdown. His injury further weakens an already struggling Cardinals offensive lineup.
• Trey McBride, a 2022 second-round draft recruit, is set to capitalize on Ertz's absence and potentially become the Cardinal's top Tight End option. Fantasy sports analysts suggest his snap count will increase dramatically due to Ertz's injury.
• The Cardinals, already dealing with injuries including that of star quarterback Kyler Murray and leading rusher James Conner, are currently ranked fourth in the NFC West with a 1-6 record, which heavily influences their playoff hopes for this year.
• Despite the Cardinals' current injury woes, there's hope for squad reinforcement as Kyler Murray, recovering from ACL surgery, is expected to return soon.

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