Ertz (concussion) will not play in Thursday's game against the Lions, Jeff McLane of the Philadelphia Inquirer reports.
Ertz was quickly cleared to participate in team meetings, which suggests he has a good chance to be ready for Week 13. However, with the Eagles facing a short turnaround ahead of a Thanksgiving contest, Ertz simply doesn't have enough time to make it through the NFL's concussion protocol. His absence will likely leave more snaps and targets for Brent Celek, with Trey Burton serving as the No. 2 tight end.