Philadelphia Eagles end contract negotiations with Zach Ertz

It is believed talks broke off after Eagles made offer that included less guaranteed money than team offered in November

The Philadelphia Eagles have reportedly ended contract negotiations over a new deal with tight end Zach Ertz.

It is believed talks broke off after the Eagles made an offer that included less guaranteed money than the team offered in November.

That is despite the fact the market for tight ends has only increased since then – the San Francisco 49ers signing George Kittle to a five-year, $75m extension ($40m guaranteed) last month.

Meanwhile, the Kansas City Chiefs and Travis Kelce agreed to a four-year, $57.25m deal ($20.75m guaranteed) while Austin Hooper inked a four-year, $42m contract ($23m guaranteed) with the Cleveland Browns in March.

The offer Ertz turned down in November was believed to be worth more than the contract Hooper signed.