With the 2025 NFL Draft fast approaching, the Philadelphia Eagles are at a financial crossroads – and longtime tight end Dallas Goedert finds himself right in the middle of it.
A Super Bowl champion and a reliable piece of the Eagles offense for years, Goedert is owed $15.5 million this upcoming season.
But with an already pricey roster that will soon demand extensions for rising stars like Jalen Carter, Reed Blankenship, and Nolan Smith, Goedert’s future with the team is far from guaranteed.
Speculation about a potential Goedert departure intensified following the NFL owners’ meetings in Palm Springs, where both general manager Howie Roseman and head coach Nick Sirianni spoke about the 30-year-old tight end in a way that raised eyebrows – and red flags.
Veteran Eagles insider Reuben Frank didn’t mince words in his latest column for NBC Sports Philadelphia.
“Listening to Howie Roseman and Nick Sirianni at the owners’ meetings, it sure sounds like Dallas Goedert is already gone. When coaches and GMs start using the past tense to talk about a player, it’s never a good sign,” Frank stated.
The insider acknowledged the team’s dilemma – Goedert’s age, injury history, and hefty salary – but questioned why the Eagles and their starting tight end haven’t been able to find common ground.
“I get it. Goedert is 30, he can’t get through a season healthy, and he’s due $15.5 million in 2025. That won’t work. What I don’t get is why the Eagles and Goedert can’t figure out a deal that makes sense for both sides,” Frank continued.
“Goedert has to know his value on the open market isn’t going to be very high, so why not agree to a pay cut and have a chance to stay in Philly and play for a perennial Super Bowl contender?”
Frank also pointed to the lack of a clear replacement.
Grant Calcaterra is on the roster, but he hasn’t shown star potential. Recent free-agent signings at the position have been underwhelming, and while the upcoming draft includes intriguing prospects, none are a sure bet to produce immediately.
“The Eagles have to know they’re a better team with Goedert on the field than gone. Since 2020, Goedert has averaged 50.7 yards per game – fifth-most in the league among tight ends who’ve played at least 50 games,” Frank added.
“And look at his postseason production – 17-for-215 with a TD this year in the playoffs, 52-for-562 with four TDs in his career in the playoffs. On top of all that, the Eagles just don’t have a successor. Grant Calcaterra is OK but he’s not a TE1. They signed a couple guys, but they’re just guys. They could draft a tight end, but who knows what you’re going to get?”
Despite those numbers, financial flexibility is clearly a priority for Philadelphia, especially with the salary cap tightening around young stars nearing their next contracts.
That puts Goedert in a tough position: renegotiate or risk being cut or traded during the draft.
“It makes sense for everybody for Goedert to be here on a sensible deal, and it’s surprising that so far they haven’t figured out a way to make that happen,” Frank concluded.
Whether Goedert stays or goes, his situation could be one of the more unexpected storylines to watch as draft weekend unfolds.
If the Eagles don’t strike a deal to keep him in Philly, it could signal a shift in strategy for a franchise with dynasty aspirations – and potentially open the door for a tight end to be selected earlier than anyone anticipated.
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