Trending Now - Eagles Secure Goedert With One-year Extension Amid Trade Talks

WHO:

Dallas Goedert, tight end for the Philadelphia Eagles

A.J. Brown, wide receiver for the Philadelphia Eagles

Jalen Hurts, quarterback for the Philadelphia Eagles

Howie Roseman, general manager of the Philadelphia Eagles

Dallas Goedert, tight end for the Philadelphia Eagles

A.J. Brown, wide receiver for the Philadelphia Eagles

Jalen Hurts, quarterback for the Philadelphia Eagles

Howie Roseman, general manager of the Philadelphia Eagles

Dallas Goedert, tight end for the Philadelphia Eagles

A.J. Brown, wide receiver for the Philadelphia Eagles

Jalen Hurts, quarterback for the Philadelphia Eagles

Howie Roseman, general manager of the Philadelphia Eagles

Dallas Goedert, tight end for the Philadelphia Eagles

Jalen Hurts, quarterback for the Philadelphia Eagles

Dallas Goedert, tight end for the Philadelphia Eagles

Philadelphia Eagles organization

Adam Schefter, ESPN reporter

WHAT:

Goedert's new contract is a one-year deal worth $7 million, including a signing bonus of $4.25 million.

Goedert's 11 touchdowns in the 2025 season were tied for the most in the NFL by a tight end.

Goedert played 15 regular-season games in 2025, his most since 2021.

Goedert was a second-round pick in the 2018 NFL Draft and has played eight seasons for the Eagles.

Goedert caught a career-best 60 passes for 591 yards in the previous season.

Goedert's contract was originally set to void on March 16th, 2026, but the Eagles pushed back the void date twice during the past week.

The Eagles avoided a dead-cap hit of more than $20 million by finalizing the deal.

Goedert was heavily featured in the red zone, finishing with eight touchdowns inside the opponent’s 10-yard line.

Goedert's run blocking appeared to regress in 2025, although he has proven capable in this area in previous seasons.

Goedert's new contract is a one-year deal worth $7 million, including a signing bonus of $4.25 million.

Goedert's 11 touchdowns in the 2025 season were tied for the most in the NFL by a tight end.

Goedert played 15 regular-season games in 2025, his most since 2021.

The Eagles will incur a cap hit of more than $40 million if they trade A.J. Brown before June 1, 2026, which shrinks to around $20 million if they trade him afterward.

Goedert was a second-round pick in the 2018 NFL Draft and has played eight seasons for the Eagles.

Goedert's new contract is a one-year deal worth $7 million, with a signing bonus of $4.25 million.

Goedert's 11 touchdowns in the previous season were tied for the most in the NFL by a tight end.

Goedert played 15 regular-season games in 2025, his most since 2021.

Goedert's contract was originally set to void on March 16th, 2026, but the Eagles pushed back the void date twice during the past week.

Goedert has played eight seasons for the Eagles, compiling 409 catches for 4,676 yards and 35 touchdowns.

Goedert added another 56 receptions for 595 yards and five touchdowns in 13 playoff games.

Goedert led the team in receiving during the Eagles' Super Bowl run in 2024.

Goedert and the Eagles reached an agreement on a one-year contract worth $7 million.

The contract includes a signing bonus of $4.25 million.

The Eagles avoided a dead-cap hit of more than $20 million by finalizing the deal.

Goedert caught a career-best 60 passes for 591 yards in the previous season.

Goedert scored 11 touchdowns, surpassing his previous high.

WHERE:

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

WHEN:

The contract agreement was finalized on Sunday, March 15th, 2026.

Goedert's previous contract was set to expire on March 16th, 2026.

The contract agreement was finalized on Sunday, March 15th, 2026.

Goedert's previous contract was set to expire on March 16th, 2026.

Goedert was a second-round pick in the 2018 NFL Draft.

WHY:

The Eagles aimed to preserve salary cap space for 2026 by re-signing Goedert, avoiding a dead-cap hit of more than $20 million.

The new deal for Goedert allows the Eagles to avoid a $20.5 million charge that would have hit the salary cap if his contract had voided.

The new deal was a top priority for the Eagles to maintain their starting tight end and avoid a significant salary cap charge.

The Eagles are also managing trade discussions regarding wide receiver A.J. Brown.

HOW:

The Eagles pushed back a void date in Goedert’s contract twice during the past week to negotiate a new deal.

The Eagles delayed Goedert's contract void date to negotiate a new deal, keeping him off the open market.

Goedert was available for trade for the better part of the 2025 offseason before agreeing to a pay cut to return as the team's top tight end.

Goedert and the Eagles agreed to push back the void date of his contract to allow for negotiations.

(UPDATED March 16, 2026 21:08 UTC)

The Philadelphia Eagles have finalized a one-year contract with tight end Dallas Goedert, worth $7 million, which includes a signing bonus of $4.25 million. This agreement, reached on Sunday, allows the Eagles to avoid a dead-cap hit of over $20 million and comes after Goedert's impressive performance last season, where he tied for the most touchdowns by a tight end in the NFL with 11. Goedert's previous contract was set to expire today, but the team successfully negotiated to push back the void date twice in the past week to secure this new deal.

(UPDATED March 16, 2026 17:19 UTC)

In a significant move for the Philadelphia Eagles, tight end Dallas Goedert has signed a one-year contract worth $7 million, which includes a signing bonus of $4.25 million. Goedert, who tied for the most touchdowns by a tight end in the NFL last season, played his most games since 2021, making this re-signing a strategic decision to preserve salary cap space for 2026. The Eagles also adjusted the void date in Goedert's contract twice last week to facilitate the negotiation of this new deal.

(UPDATED March 16, 2026 11:14 UTC)

In a significant move for the Philadelphia Eagles, tight end Dallas Goedert has signed a one-year contract worth $7 million, which includes a signing bonus of $4.25 million. Goedert, who tied for the most touchdowns by a tight end in the NFL last season with 11, played 15 regular-season games in 2025, his highest since 2021. The Eagles pushed back the void date of Goedert's contract to preserve salary cap space for 2026 and avoid a dead-cap hit exceeding $20 million.

(UPDATED March 16, 2026 07:20 UTC)

In a significant move for the Philadelphia Eagles, tight end Dallas Goedert has agreed to a new deal that prevents a $20.5 million salary cap charge. Goedert, who has played eight seasons with the Eagles and led the team in receiving during their Super Bowl run in 2024, was available for trade for much of the offseason before opting for a pay cut to remain with the team. Alongside quarterback Jalen Hurts, Goedert has made a notable impact, recording 409 catches for 4,676 yards and 35 touchdowns throughout his career.

(UPDATED March 16, 2026 05:37 UTC)

In a significant move for the Philadelphia Eagles, tight end Dallas Goedert has reached a one-year contract agreement worth $7 million, which includes a signing bonus of $4.25 million. This deal, finalized last Sunday, allows the Eagles to avoid a dead-cap hit of over $20 million while retaining a player who had a standout season with 60 catches for 591 yards and 11 touchdowns. The agreement also comes as the Eagles navigate trade discussions involving wide receiver A.J. Brown, with Goedert's previous contract set to expire today.