The NFL Combine has now come to pass and as teams start making moves based on things they saw and conversations they had, we’re still getting information about some of the rumors floating around Indy. NBC Sports Matthew Berry put together 35 notables based on what he was hearing, and one interesting thing as it relates to the Eagles, was about Dallas Goedert.
“30. While many of the Eagles headlines these days are about whether A.J. Brown will stay or go, one player I’m told that will definitely be
moving on from Philly this offseason is Dallas Goedert.“
Eagles GM Howie Roseman spoke to reporters early in the combine and said that the team was very appreciative of the veteran tight end, and that he would have conversations with Goedert’s agents while in Indianapolis. Some people took that to mean that the team would be competitive in trying to bring him back, but it more realistically meant that they would talk and see if they’re even on the same page as far as terms.
The Eagles let Goedert explore free agency last season, but after a very convincing call from QB Jalen Hurts, the TE opted to return to Philly on a lesser deal than he would’ve gotten elsewhere. It doesn’t sound like Goedert will take another team-friendly deal and is probably looking to capitalize off his record-setting 2025 season and get paid big money.
Goedert is also expecting his first child, so settling somewhere on a multi-year deal would likely give him and his family more stability.
As for the Eagles, the tight end position is thin at best with three of the four TEs from the 2025 roster set to hit free agency. Zach Ertz is an option to bring back as a veteran presence in the room, but the team is expected to add to the depth through the draft, and specifically look for guys who can better contribute to run-blocking than what the group did last season.
Just as it was sad in 2021 to watch Ertz leave Philly, it’ll be tough to watch Goedert go elsewhere, but the Eagles have had a good run of consistency at the position since they drafted Brent Celek in 2007. It sounds like it might be time for the next man up in the tight end room.
