Eagles Weighing Future of Star Tight End Dallas Goedert

Philadelphia's front office plans to meet with Goedert's representatives in the coming days to discuss a potential new contract.

Feb. 24, 2026 at 10:51pm

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The Philadelphia Eagles are facing an uncertain future at the tight end position, with star player Dallas Goedert set to become a free agent in 2026. The team's general manager, Howie Roseman, acknowledged that the organization will sit down with Goedert's representatives in the next few days to discuss a potential new deal to keep the 31-year-old in Philadelphia.

Why it matters

Goedert has been a key part of the Eagles' offense in recent seasons, emerging as one of the team's top red zone threats. Retaining him would provide stability and continuity at a crucial position, but the team must also weigh his value against other pending free agents and the overall salary cap situation.

The details

Goedert is coming off a career-best season in 2025, recording 60 catches for 591 yards and 11 touchdowns. He took a pay cut last year to remain with the Eagles, but his future with the team remains uncertain as he enters free agency. The Eagles also have other tight ends, Grant Calcaterra and Kylen Granson, who are set to hit the open market.

  • Goedert is set to become a free agent on January 11, 2026.
  • The Eagles plan to meet with Goedert's representatives in the next few days to discuss a potential new contract.

The players

Dallas Goedert

A 31-year-old tight end who has spent his entire 8-year NFL career with the Philadelphia Eagles. He is coming off a career-best season in 2025 and is set to become a free agent in 2026.

Howie Roseman

The general manager of the Philadelphia Eagles, who acknowledged the team will meet with Goedert's representatives to discuss a potential new contract.

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What they’re saying

“We've got to put the whole puzzle together, so to sit here when we've got a lot of other free agents, too, to say, 'Hey we're definitely going to get this guy back' ... we'll certainly sit down with his agent here in the next couple days and have a conversation. But very appreciative of Dallas Goedert.”

— Howie Roseman, General Manager, Philadelphia Eagles (si.com)

“I know Dallas would like to come back all things equal. He took a pay cut last year to make it happen. But even then, you've got to have yourselves multiple tight ends. I honestly was surprised that they didn't do more for that position coming into last year knowing that he was potentially going to be gone beyond this season and [Howie Roseman] has been pretty good about getting somebody who can then be the successor at multiple positions.”

— Mike Garafolo, NFL Network Reporter (si.com)

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