Tight finish Dallas Goedert agreed to phrases on a one-year contract to return to the Philadelphia Eagles, in keeping with NFL Media. It’s a $7 million deal that features a $4.25 million signing bonus, in keeping with ESPN.
Goedert and the Eagles had been working arduous in the direction of an settlement for the reason that begin of free company and twice pushed again the void date on his contract to pave the best way for his return. The newest adjustment halted the void till Monday, and by coming to phrases earlier than that mark, the Eagles averted taking up a $20.5 million useless cap hit.
A profession yr during which Goedert racked up personal-bests in catches (60) and touchdowns (11) couldn’t have come at a extra opportune time for the 30-year-old by way of maximizing his worth. He posted these numbers within the closing yr of his contract and was set to change into a free agent for the primary time in his profession had he and the Eagles not agreed to push again his contract void date.
Whereas his market would have probably included curiosity from a number of groups, Goedert all the time appeared inclined to re-sign with the Eagles. That is the franchise that drafted him within the second spherical in 2018 and the one one he has performed for in his fruitful eight-year profession.
Goedert gained Tremendous Bowl 59 with the Eagles and has accounted for no less than 33 catches, 334 yards and two touchdowns in every of his eight years in Philadelphia.
What Goedert deal means for potential A.J. Brown commerce
With the Goedert contract accomplished, the Eagles can now focus totally on A.J. Brown and what they want to do with the vast receiver. Goedert’s cap hit for 2026 figures to be a lot smaller than the $20.5 million the Eagles would have confronted if he walked in free company, and that new flexibility opens the door for a possible Brown commerce.
Brown has been on the middle of commerce buzz for a lot of the offseason after his function and relationship with the staff appeared to dwindle in 2025. Shifting the star receiver shouldn’t be so simple, although. If the Eagles commerce Brown earlier than June 1, they need to take up a large cap hit. That’s probably why they’ve such a excessive reported asking value.
In keeping with ESPN, although, there are not any new developments on the Brown commerce entrance within the instant wake of Goedert’s re-signing.
