Eagles Bring Back Star Tight End Dallas Goedert

The team signs the 31-year-old to a one-year, $7 million contract.

Mar. 16, 2026 at 3:10am

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The Philadelphia Eagles have re-signed veteran tight end Dallas Goedert to a one-year, $7 million contract, keeping the team's active leader in receptions for the 2026 season. Goedert, who has spent his entire 8-year career with the Eagles, led the team with 11 touchdown receptions and 60 catches for 591 yards last season.

Why it matters

Retaining Goedert gives the Eagles stability and continuity on offense, as he has been a key part of their passing attack for nearly a decade. The move also provides the team with more flexibility to potentially trade wide receiver A.J. Brown, as Goedert's new contract reduces the team's salary cap hit.

The details

Goedert had been set to enter free agency, but the Eagles worked out a new one-year, $7 million deal to keep him in Philadelphia. The tight end had previously agreed to a restructured contract last season, lowering his salary from $14 million to $10 million. A former second-round pick, Goedert has amassed 4,676 receiving yards and 35 touchdowns over his career with the Eagles.

  • Goedert signed his new contract on Sunday, March 16, 2026.

The players

Dallas Goedert

A 31-year-old tight end who has spent his entire 8-year NFL career with the Philadelphia Eagles, emerging as one of the team's top offensive weapons.

A.J. Brown

A wide receiver for the Philadelphia Eagles who has been the subject of trade rumors this offseason.

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What they’re saying

“Retaining Dallas Goedert was a priority for us this offseason. He's been a consistent playmaker for our offense and we're thrilled to have him back.”

— Howie Roseman, General Manager, Philadelphia Eagles (austinnews.net)

What’s next

The Eagles will now have more flexibility to potentially trade wide receiver A.J. Brown, as Goedert's new contract reduces the team's salary cap hit.

The takeaway

The Eagles' decision to re-sign veteran tight end Dallas Goedert demonstrates their commitment to maintaining continuity and stability on offense, while also providing them with more options to potentially make other roster moves this offseason.