The Eagles Just Found the Perfect Complement to Dallas Goedert

Philadelphia, PA – June 14, 2025

The Philadelphia Eagles may have quietly pulled off one of the savviest moves of the offseason — and it’s not a headline-grabbing trade or blockbuster free agent. It’s the addition of Kylen Granson, a versatile tight end who could quietly become a key piece in Nick Sirianni’s evolving offense.

Granson, 26, arrives in Philadelphia after four years with the Indianapolis Colts, where he flashed promise as a move tight end with reliable hands, sharp route-running, and yards-after-catch ability. While he never quite became a household name in Indy, his fit in Philly is immediately intriguing — especially as a complement to Dallas Goedert.

Unlike traditional in-line tight ends who thrive on blocking, Granson brings a receiver-like skill set, functioning more like a slot weapon who can stretch the seams and exploit zone coverage. In fact, scouts have noted that Granson’s speed and agility allow him to create separation quickly, particularly in quick-game and play-action concepts — two staples of the Eagles’ offense.

“He’s not a punishing blocker,” one NFC scout told Bleeding Green Nation, “but put him in motion, use him off play action, and he’ll win matchups.”

That’s exactly the kind of flexibility the Eagles need in their 12 personnel packages. With Goedert occupying top coverage as TE1, Granson can become a mismatch option underneath or up the seam, forcing defenses to account for multiple layers of threat — and opening up the run-pass option playbook even further.

Granson’s weakness lies in traditional blocking assignments, but that’s where the Eagles' scheme — and Goedert’s all-around skill — comes into play. Philadelphia isn’t asking Granson to play like George Kittle. They’re asking him to be smart, fast, and available — and that, he already is.

During his time with the Colts, Granson posted modest but efficient numbers, and insiders believe a more aggressive offensive system in Philly could unleash a new level of production.

“He didn’t get many looks in Indy,” a Colts beat writer noted. “But you always had the feeling he was one game plan away from breaking out.”

Now in Philadelphia, with a quarterback like Jalen Hurts and a dynamic play-caller like Sirianni, that breakout could be on the horizon. With this move, the Eagles aren’t just adding depth — they’re building layers into their offense. And if Granson settles into his role, defenses might soon find there’s no safe spot to cover.

The Eagles didn’t need to make noise to get better. They just needed the right piece. And in Kylen Granson, they may have found it.