Eagles and Dallas Goedert Agree on $10M Deal for 2025, Key to Super Bowl LIX Victory

The Philadelphia Eagles and tight end Dallas Goedert are close to finalizing a reworked deal that will keep him with the team for the 2025 season. The agreement comes after the Eagles considered trade offers for Goedert during the draft but ultimately decided to retain him, influenced by the coaching staff's desire to have him back and Goedert's preference to stay in Philadelphia. Goedert, an eight-year veteran at 30 years old, had been the subject of trade rumors, with the Eagles seeking a fourth-round pick in exchange. Goedert's new contract will see his salary decrease from $14.25 million to $10 million, with the possibility of earning an additional $1 million in incentives. This restructuring aims to provide the Eagles with cap relief while offering Goedert more guarantees in his contract. The Eagles and Goedert have been to two Super Bowls together, and his performance in the playoffs, including 17 receptions for 215 yards and a touchdown during the run to Super Bowl LIX, was pivotal to their championship win. The decision to keep Goedert strengthens the Eagles' tight end position, which also includes Harrison Bryant, Kylen Granson, and Grant Calcaterra. Since taking over as the team's primary tight end in 2021, Goedert has accumulated 2,620 receiving yards, ranking sixth among NFL tight ends, and averages 12.4 yards per reception, ranking third. Despite missing 17 games due to injury over the last four seasons, Goedert's role as a two-way tight end is crucial for the Eagles' run-heavy offense.