With the start of free agency just a week away, the Philadelphia Eagles face a critical decision regarding their tight end roster, particularly concerning Dallas Goedert. Goedert, along with Grant Calcaterra and Kylen Granson, will enter free agency, but Goedert stands out after a strong 2025 campaign that included 60 receptions, 11 touchdowns, and 591 yards over 15 games. His uncertain future has prompted questions about how the Eagles will approach this offseason.
Outlook on Goedert’s Status and Team Discussions
During the NFL combine week, Eagles general manager Howie Roseman confirmed plans to engage with Goedert’s representatives. Yet, if a contract extension isn’t agreed upon before free agency begins, the eager competition for Goedert’s abilities will likely intensify. Media speculation adds uncertainty, as NBC Sports’ Matthew Berry expressed strong beliefs that Goedert will depart Philadelphia this offseason.
“While many of the Eagles headlines these days are about whether AJ Brown will stay or go, one player I’m told that will definitely be moving on from Philly this offseason is Dallas Goedert,”
Berry wrote.
Challenges Facing the Eagles’ Tight End Unit
Reports from The Athletic’s Brooks Kubena highlight the shaky outlook for Goedert returning to the Eagles, especially with the team exploring options last year and the introduction of a new offensive coaching staff reshaping the position group. Kubena emphasized that blocking was a weak spot for the Eagles’ tight ends in 2025, adding pressure on the franchise to decide how much they can improve this area through drafts and free agency.
“It is difficult to imagine a scenario in which Goedert returns with the Eagles for his age-31 season, a year after the organization shopped him around. But, foremost, this position group is undergoing an identity shift under the new offensive coaching staff. Blocking was not a collective strength for the 2025 tight ends. How much can the Eagles overhaul this position group in free agency and in the draft?”
Implications of a Potential Departure for the Eagles
Goedert, having spent his entire eight-year NFL career with Philadelphia, would leave a significant void if he departs. With only days remaining before the free agency window opens, the Eagles are under pressure to finalize a deal or risk losing a key contributor. If negotiations break down, the competition to sign Goedert will grow fierce, making the tight end position one of the most closely watched offseason stories for the franchise and its fans.
