Coordinator changes often create uncertainty. New play-callers bring new ideas, new tendencies, and sometimes entirely different visions for how an offense should operate. That may be one reason Dallas Goedert had a relatively quiet start to Philadelphia Eagles training camp. That certainly stood out. The targets reportedly weren't as frequent early in camp, which sometimes birthed legitimate questions about how Sean Mannion's offense might distribute opportunities.
Lately, however, a different trend has emerged.Per various sources, including ESPN's Tim McManus, "Jalen Hurts' connection with tight end Dallas Goedert is heating up. The Eagles have made a concerted effort to get the ball into Goedert's hands, involve him in the passing game, and make
him a larger part of the offensive rhythm. Whether it's short completions underneath, chain-moving routes over the middle, or red-zone opportunities, Goedert's involvement has steadily increased as camp has progressed.
Jalen Hurts with the play of the day, throwing a touchdown to Dallas Goedert with no room to spare with Jihaad Campbell in coverage. Campbell had good coverage but didn’t get his head turned. Hurts placed the ball right over Campbell’s head into Goedert’s arms for a TD. It was…
— Cayden Steele (@cayden_steele19) August 8, 2026
🧵Takeaways from #Eagles camp Day 7:
— EJ Smith (@EJSmith94) August 7, 2026
- It was a crisp offensive day, especially early on. Some nice timing throws at or b/w the hashes from Jalen Hurts to Darius Cooper and Dallas Goedert. Doesn't feel like a coincidence that the offense has looked best coming off walkthroughs.
Eagles Targets (Through 7 Practices)
— Eliot Shorr-Parks (@EliotShorrParks) August 7, 2026
Devonta Smith: 14
Dontayvion Wicks: 15
Dallas Goedert: 15
Darius Cooper: 18*
Hollywood Brown: 16*
Devonta has missed 3 practices but the Eagles offense is definitely spreading the ball around
* Some of those targets are 2nd team offense
Dallas Goedert remains the Eagles' most proven tight end weapon
The Eagles have several intriguing options at tight end, but none match Goedert's combination of experience, production, and quarterback trust. Johnny Mundt is a valuable addition and appears to have carved out a role in certain personnel packages. The veteran has built a reputation as a blocker; however, not as a player expected to carry a significant portion of the passing attack.
Rookie Eli Stowers may eventually become a dynamic receiving threat, but the Eagles have shown little urgency in accelerating his development. That's understandable, considering he's still relatively new to the position and continues to learn the finer points of the NFL game.
Cameron Latu is an interesting developmental player whose versatility could create opportunities. Some have even wondered if he could occasionally function in a fullback-type role. Grant Calcaterra remains on the roster, but he never quite developed into the player many hoped he would become. E.J. Jenkins and Dae'Quan Wright have traits the coaching staff appreciates, but both face difficult paths toward meaningful offensive roles.
That's a long way of saying what may already be obvious. Most of the Eagles' production at tight end is likely to come from Dallas Goedert. In many ways, it has to. Last season finally provided a reminder of just how dangerous Goedert can be when he's heavily involved. He set a franchise record for receiving touchdowns by a tight end and consistently gave the offense a dependable option in critical situations. His chemistry with Jalen Hurts remained evident, and that connection appears to be carrying over into camp.
The coordinator may have changed, but the realities of the roster have not. Sean Mannion is building a new offense, yet the smartest versions of new systems still maximize the use of proven talent. If training camp is offering any indication, the Eagles understand exactly what they have in Dallas Goedert. Ignoring one of the offense's most reliable playmakers would make little sense, and Philadelphia doesn't appear interested in making that mistake.
This article originally appeared on Eagles Wire: Eagles are making a concerted effort to feature Dallas Goedert
