Eagles Sign Free Agent TE with Ties to New OC

Johnny Mundt joins Philadelphia on a one-year deal after stints with Rams and Vikings.

Published on Mar. 11, 2026

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The Philadelphia Eagles have signed former Jaguars tight end Johnny Mundt to a one-year contract. Mundt, 31, has ties to new Eagles offensive coordinator Sean Mannion from their time together with the Rams and Vikings. While not expected to have a major pass-catching role, Mundt is a proven blocking specialist who will help round out the Eagles' tight end room.

Why it matters

The Eagles are looking to bolster their tight end depth after the potential departure of veteran Dallas Goedert in free agency. Mundt's familiarity with the new offensive coordinator could help him integrate quickly and provide a reliable blocking presence in the running game.

The details

Mundt, an undrafted free agent signee by the Rams in 2017, spent five seasons in Los Angeles before joining the Vikings from 2022-2024. During that time, he overlapped with new Eagles OC Sean Mannion, who was the backup QB for the Rams and Vikings. While Mundt has only 74 career receptions, he is known as a strong blocker and will help fill a need for the Eagles as they look to replace any potential production lost if Goedert departs.

  • Mundt signed with the Eagles on March 11, 2026.

The players

Johnny Mundt

A 31-year-old tight end who has spent the last eight seasons in the NFL, primarily as a blocking specialist, with stints on the Rams and Vikings rosters.

Sean Mannion

The new offensive coordinator for the Philadelphia Eagles, who previously worked with Mundt when he was the backup quarterback for the Rams and Vikings.

Dallas Goedert

The veteran tight end for the Philadelphia Eagles who remains a free agent this offseason.

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What’s next

The Eagles will look to finalize their tight end depth chart in the coming weeks, with Mundt's signing providing a boost to the position group.

The takeaway

The Eagles are making strategic free agent moves to bolster their roster, including bringing in a blocking specialist like Mundt who has familiarity with the new offensive coordinator. This signing highlights the team's focus on building depth and cohesion ahead of the 2026 season.