Eagles Weigh Keeping Star Tight End Goedert Amid Free Agency

GM Howie Roseman to meet with Goedert's agent as team explores retaining veteran playmaker

Apr. 11, 2026 at 12:04pm

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A cubist-style painting depicting a football player, likely Dallas Goedert, making a catch, with the scene broken down into sharp, overlapping geometric shapes and planes in a vibrant color palette, conceptually representing the difficult roster decisions facing the Eagles.The Eagles' difficult decision on Goedert's future reflects the complex puzzle of roster management in the modern NFL.Indianapolis Today

The Philadelphia Eagles are facing a high-stakes decision on whether to re-sign star tight end Dallas Goedert, who is set to become a free agent this offseason. GM Howie Roseman plans to meet with Goedert's agent to discuss a potential new contract, though the team must weigh retaining the veteran against allocating resources to other roster needs.

Why it matters

Goedert has been a key part of the Eagles' offense for the past eight seasons, emerging as one of the league's top tight ends. Keeping him would provide continuity and a proven playmaker, but his market value may price him out of the team's budget as they look to address other free agents and roster holes.

The details

Goedert, 31, is coming off a strong 2026 season in which he had 60 receptions for 591 yards and a league-leading 13 touchdowns for the tight end position, including two more in the playoffs. He has been one of the most productive tight ends in the NFL since joining the Eagles in 2018, ranking 7th in catches, 5th in receiving yards, and 5th in touchdowns among tight ends over that span. However, Goedert is another year older and is seeking a lucrative new contract, which may price him out of the Eagles' budget as they look to address other free agents and roster needs.

  • Goedert enters free agency for the second consecutive year after playing the 2025 season on a one-year, $10 million deal.
  • Roseman plans to meet with Goedert's agent this week to discuss a potential new contract.

The players

Dallas Goedert

A veteran tight end who has been a key part of the Eagles' offense for the past eight seasons, emerging as one of the league's top players at his position.

Howie Roseman

The general manager of the Philadelphia Eagles who will meet with Goedert's agent to discuss a potential new contract for the tight end.

Nick Sirianni

The head coach of the Philadelphia Eagles who praised Goedert's fit in the team's offense and his ability to create mismatches in the passing game, excel after the catch, and contribute to the run game with effective blocking.

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What they’re saying

“Tremendous player and person for the Philadelphia Eagles. I'm really glad we were able to figure it out and bring him back to Philadelphia this year and for this season and tremendously productive for us. Just a huge asset for our offense to have him on our football team.”

— Howie Roseman, General Manager, Philadelphia Eagles

“We've got to put the whole puzzle together. There are a lot of other free agents as well, so it's not as simple as, 'Hey, we're definitely getting this guy back.'”

— Howie Roseman, General Manager, Philadelphia Eagles

What’s next

Roseman confirmed plans to sit down with Goedert's agent in the coming days for a productive conversation about a potential new contract.

The takeaway

The Eagles face a difficult decision on whether to re-sign Goedert, a core piece of their offense, or allocate resources elsewhere to address other roster needs. Retaining the veteran tight end would provide continuity and a proven playmaker, but his market value may price him out of the team's budget.