The Eagles’ roster will look different at key positions, but star tight end Dallas Goedert is expected to remain in Philadelphia after an uncertain offseason. The Inquirer’s Jeff McLane reports that the Eagles and Goedert have been in negotiations on a reworked contract that would keep the tight end in Philadelphia.
Goedert had been on the trade market, but the Eagles did not move the 30-year-old during the NFL draft last month or select a tight end prospect. Soon after, both parties accelerated talks toward a deal that would get him to stay, a source said.
While not yet finalized, all signs point to a resolution with Goedert remaining in midnight green. He has been at the NovaCare Complex working out and participating in spring workouts, sources said.
“Dallas is a heck of a player — a heck of a player, a heck of a person,” general manager Howie Roseman said when asked about Goedert’s future after the draft. “Certainly don’t want to do anything publicly where we’re discussing anyone’s business, but I have so much respect for him. Been to two Super Bowls together and obviously would love him on this team.
Goedert is set to enter the final year of his deal and has no guaranteed money with his $11,810,583 salary cap hit for 2025. Last season, Goedert played in 10 games, logging 42 receptions for 496 yards, averaging 11.8 yards per catch, and two scores. He led the team in receptions (17) and receiving yards (215) during their Super Bowl run in the postseason.
Goedert is a warrior, and when he’s healthy, the talented pass catcher is one of the top tight ends in the NFL. Goedert is 30 years old, and like Zach Ertz before him, the Eagles are preparing for an exit strategy as they work to get younger at the position. Josina Anderson reported that Philadelphia was open to trading Goedert and would be willing to take a 2026 or 2027 fourth-round pick.
A second-round pick in 2018 out of South Dakota State, Goedert has started 76 career games, logging 349 catches for 4,085 yards and 24 touchdowns. Goedert has missed 15 games since the 2022 season and has only played a full slate of games once.
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