Almost nine months after tearing his ACL and MCL, Cardinals TE Zach Ertz has been cleared for full football activity.

Related players: Trey McBride

Garafolo added Ertz is on track to play in Week 1, according to a source. The three-time Pro Bowler was on pace for 86 catches, 745 yards and 8 TDs before injuring his knee in Week 10, Garafolo went on to say. The Cards could ease Ertz back into play when the season starts, but this likely means McBride's stock is going to take a hit.

Cardinals TE Zach Ertz has suffered a season-ending knee injury. A brutal reality for Arizona and its veteran.

Related Players: Trey McBride, Stephen Anderson

Ertz has had a very real resurgence since arriving in Arizona one year ago, so this is sad to see. Trey McBride is a rookie receiving specialist who won the John Mackey Award —the collegiate tight end of the year— at Colorado State in 2021 but has only four receptions on the season. He and Stephen Anderson will split receiving work, with McBride being the only feasible fantasy option.

Interior offensive lineman joins Rondale Moore in the Out category, while veteran Zach Ertz is questionable heading into Sunday.

Related Players: A.J. Green, Trey McBride

This doesn't look good for Kyler Murray coming out of the gate, going against an explosive Chiefs offense on the other sideline. Marquise Brown and A.J. Green may join James Conner as being the focal point of the Cardinals offense.