Eagles Retain Veteran TE Dallas Goedert on 1-Year Deal

Goedert will remain in Philadelphia for his 9th NFL season after a career year in 2025.

Mar. 15, 2026 at 8:06pm

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The Philadelphia Eagles have reached a one-year deal to retain veteran tight end Dallas Goedert, keeping him with the organization for a 9th NFL season. Goedert, a 2018 second-round pick, has been a steady producer for the Eagles, posting 500+ receiving yards in all but two of his seasons. Last year, he had a career-high 11 touchdowns and 591 receiving yards.

Why it matters

Goedert has emerged as a key part of the Eagles' offense since taking over as the starting tight end after the team traded away Zach Ertz in 2021. Retaining Goedert on a new deal keeps the team's passing attack intact as they look to defend their Super Bowl title.

The details

The Eagles reached a one-year contract extension with Goedert, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. Goedert, 31, has been with the Eagles since being drafted in the 2nd round out of South Dakota State in 2018. He has been a consistent producer, recording over 500 receiving yards in all but two of his seasons. In 2025, Goedert set career-highs with 11 touchdowns and 591 receiving yards.

  • Goedert was drafted by the Eagles in 2018.
  • The Eagles traded away veteran TE Zach Ertz during the 2021 season.
  • Goedert is now 31 years old and entering his 9th NFL season.

The players

Dallas Goedert

A 31-year-old tight end who has spent his entire 8-year NFL career with the Philadelphia Eagles after being drafted in the 2nd round in 2018.

Zach Ertz

A former Eagles tight end who was traded to the Arizona Cardinals in 2021 after helping the team win a Super Bowl and making 3 Pro Bowls.

Howie Roseman

The general manager of the Philadelphia Eagles who has overseen the team's roster moves, including the trade of Zach Ertz and the decision to retain Dallas Goedert.

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What they’re saying

“Tremendously productive for us. Just a huge asset for our offense to have him on our football team.”

— Howie Roseman, Eagles General Manager (NFL.com)

What’s next

The Eagles will look to build on their Super Bowl-winning season in 2026 with Goedert as a key part of their passing attack.

The takeaway

By retaining Dallas Goedert on a new one-year deal, the Eagles have kept their starting tight end in place as they look to defend their Super Bowl title. Goedert has emerged as a reliable and productive player since taking over the position from Zach Ertz, and his presence will be crucial for the Eagles' offense in 2026.