Philadelphia,Fr – May 9, 2025
The Philadelphia Eagles silenced trade rumors on May 9, 2025, securing a tight end cornerstone with a restructured deal to power their Super Bowl defense. This offensive dynamo, fresh off a playoff masterclass, is set to ignite Philly’s 2025 campaign. Who’s the star staying put?
Dallas Goedert, a South Dakota State standout, inked a one-year, $10 million contract, with $1 million in incentives, slashing $4.25 million from his prior $14.25 million cap hit. His 2024 postseason heroics—17 catches, 215 yards, one touchdown—helped clinch Super Bowl LIX’s 40-22 rout of the Chiefs. “He’s our glue,” Nick Sirianni said.
Goedert faced trade buzz, with the Indianapolis Colts and Las Vegas Raiders eyeing him for a fourth-round pick. Eagles’ refusal to draft a tight end in 2025, despite a deep class, forced both sides to compromise. Howie Roseman’s deal preserves cap space amid $26.5 million dead money from Jason Kelce and Fletcher Cox.
NFL insider Adam Schefter called the move a win, noting Goedert’s 349 career catches and 4,085 yards make him indispensable. “Philly’s offense needs him,” Schefter said. With backups Harrison Bryant and Kylen Granson unproven, Goedert’s run-blocking and receiving skills remain vital for Saquon Barkley and Jalen Hurts.
The Eagles are primed to dominate 2025, with Goedert anchoring the offense alongside A.J. Brown and DeVonta Smith. His one-year deal sets the stage for a massive 2026 contract if he stays healthy. Philly fans, your tight end’s back to chase another ring.
