Philadelphia, PA – June 21, 2025
Philadelphia Eagles tight end Dallas Goedert, a cornerstone of the team’s offense for the past seven seasons, has agreed to a pay cut to remain with the team through 2025, sources confirmed to ESPN. The move ensures the 30-year-old veteran will likely finish his prime in midnight green.
Goedert, originally set to carry a cap hit of $14.25 million in 2025, accepted a restructured deal that lowers his base salary to $10 million with incentives that could push the total to $11 million, per Spotrac. “I’ve been here since 2018. Philly’s my home,” Goedert said. “At this point in my career, it’s not about chasing dollars. It’s about finishing strong where I started.”
Drafted 49th overall in 2018, Goedert has played 95 games with 3,984 career receiving yards and 25 touchdowns. He played a key role in Philadelphia’s 2024 Super Bowl LIX victory, contributing 6 receptions for 87 yards in the postseason. His blocking helped Saquon Barkley rush for over 2,500 yards and Jalen Hurts remain upright during critical drives.
The pay cut creates cap flexibility for the Eagles, potentially aiding contract extensions for younger stars like Jordan Davis or DeVonta Smith. It also maintains continuity on an offense that ranked second in the NFL with 28.9 points per game in 2024. Goedert’s leadership has been crucial in the development of backup tight ends Grant Calcaterra and Albert Okwuegbunam.
At a team press conference, Goedert became emotional when addressing the fans. “You’ve seen me grow, mess up, rise again. And through all that, you never gave up on me. That’s Philly. That’s why I’m staying,” he said, pausing to wipe away a tear.
Head coach Nick Sirianni praised Goedert’s unselfishness. “Dallas is one of the guys who makes this team tick,” Sirianni told The Athletic. “He does the dirty work, never complains, and gives everything to this city. That’s who we want here.”
Fans on social media rallied around the veteran. “Goedert giving up millions to stay? That’s Philly loyalty,” one user posted on X. Others praised his consistency and toughness, citing his return from a broken forearm in 2023 as a turning point in his maturity.
Goedert’s community work, including youth football camps and support for local children’s hospitals, has made him a fan favorite off the field as well. In 2022, he was nominated for the NFLPA’s Alan Page Community Award.
With the Eagles among the favorites for Super Bowl LX, Goedert’s presence ensures veteran stability in a high-powered locker room. “I want another parade on Broad Street,” he said. “Let’s finish what we started, together.”
As training camp nears, Goedert’s decision to take less becomes more than a financial footnote — it cements his status as one of Philadelphia’s most beloved veterans.
