Dallas Goedert re-signs with Eagles, impacting potential A.J. Brown trade

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The Philadelphia Eagles have re-signed tight end Dallas Goedert to a one-year, $10 million contract with up to $1 million in incentives. Goedert, who was set to become a free agent, had a career year in 2025 with 60 catches and 11 touchdowns. His new deal gives the Eagles more financial flexibility as they consider a potential trade of wide receiver A.J. Brown, who has been the subject of trade rumors this offseason.

Why it matters

Goedert's re-signing is significant because it avoids a $20.5 million dead cap hit the Eagles would have faced if he left in free agency. This newfound cap space could allow the team to more easily facilitate a trade of Brown, who has been at the center of trade speculation due to his diminished role and relationship with the team last season.

The details

Goedert and the Eagles had been working towards an agreement since the start of free agency, twice pushing back the void date on his contract to make his return possible. The latest adjustment halted the void until Monday, allowing the team to re-sign him before taking on the large dead cap hit. Goedert's new deal is for one year and $10 million, with the potential to earn an additional $1 million in incentives.

• Goedert and the Eagles had been negotiating a new contract since the start of free agency.
• The team twice pushed back the void date on Goedert's contract to facilitate his return.
• The latest contract adjustment halted the void until Monday, March 15, 2026.

What’s next

The Eagles will now likely focus their efforts on determining the future of wide receiver A.J. Brown, who has been the subject of trade speculation this offseason.