Eagles Bring Back Veteran Tight End Calcaterra on One-Year Deal

Philly adds depth at tight end with Calcaterra's return, but still needs to address the position further.

Published on Mar. 11, 2026

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The Philadelphia Eagles have re-signed tight end Grant Calcaterra to a one-year contract, keeping the 2022 sixth-round draft pick in the fold. Calcaterra joins fellow tight ends Johnny Mundt and Cameron Latu on the Eagles' roster as the team looks to bolster the position ahead of the 2026 season.

Why it matters

The Eagles' tight end room was thin after the 2025 season, so retaining Calcaterra provides some stability and experience. However, the team still needs to add more pass-catching talent at the position to complement the blocking-focused Mundt and Latu.

The details

Calcaterra, who was selected by the Eagles in the sixth round of the 2022 NFL Draft, has caught 42 passes for 494 yards and 2 touchdowns in his first two pro seasons. He is considered a better receiver than blocker, which contrasts with Mundt's strengths. The Eagles view Latu more as a fullback and special teams contributor. With Calcaterra back in the fold, the team will likely look to add another tight end, either through free agency or the draft, to round out the position group.

  • Calcaterra was originally drafted by the Eagles in 2022.
  • He has spent the first two seasons of his career with the team.

The players

Grant Calcaterra

A tight end who was drafted by the Philadelphia Eagles in the sixth round in 2022 and has spent the first two seasons of his NFL career with the team.

Johnny Mundt

A tight end signed by the Eagles this offseason, known more for his blocking ability than pass-catching.

Cameron Latu

A tight end/fullback hybrid player signed by the Eagles, expected to contribute primarily on special teams.

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What’s next

The Eagles will likely look to add another tight end, either through free agency or the draft, to provide more pass-catching talent to complement the blocking-focused Mundt and Latu.

The takeaway

Retaining Calcaterra provides the Eagles with some continuity at tight end, but the team still needs to address the position further to ensure they have the right mix of receiving and blocking skills to support their offense in 2026.