Eagles Massive TE Trade Predicted Ahead of Training Camp

The Philadelphia Eagles may have a crowded tight end room at the moment, but that isn't shying general manager Howie Roseman away from the possibility of adding another ahead of training camp later this month.

The Eagles do not have a single tight end under contract for next year, meaning it might be smart to have a loaded competition this season to see who could become the team's starter for next year and beyond.

It's also worth considering the tight end market this offseason and how a recent trade might have made an intriguing asset available.

The Pittsburgh Steelers added Miami Dolphins tight end Jonnu Smith in a large deal that also included Pro Bowler Jalen Ramsey. The Steelers now have rising star Pat Freiermuth, Smith, and versatile 6-7 tight end Darnell Washington vying for snaps and touches.

Eagles reporter Josh Davis believes Roseman could take advantage of this Steelers surplus by trading for Washington to add to Philly's crop of tight ends. The Eagles have plenty of resources they could be willing to offer in a trade, so a phone call inquiring about Washington's price could at least be in the cards.

“At 6-7, 275 pounds, Washington would help solidify that third spot while also potentially being groomed into more of a long-term player,” Davis said. "So looking at Washington’s contract, if Howie were to make a move for him, it’s an incredibly small cap hit of $1.7 million, plus he’d be locked up through 2026. We saw a similar, multiple-year move from Howie last season when it came to Jahan Dotson, and we’ve also seen him go for athletic freaks like Albert O [Albert Okwuegbunam] to try and make something work in the past at tight end.”

Philadelphia has over $30 million in cap space this season and a haul of 13 draft picks for next year that many people think will get dished out in trades this season.

Washington provides things not a lot of tight ends across the league can in terms of size, strength and athleticism, so it's smart to think logically about Pittsburgh giving that up in the first place.

“Now, on the flip side of the argument is Pittsburgh may not even be willing to move on from him,” Davis said. "Who knows? The likelihood of this deal getting done is probably less than 50 percent, but I can guarantee you Howie Roseman is working the phones to at least see what it costs.”

The Eagles tight end room is currently led by Dallas Goedert and Grant Calcatera. Kylen Granson, Harrison Bryant and E.J. Jenkins also fill out the training camp roster at the moment.

If there is an opportunity to add another in the form of an athletic freak like Washington, the more the merrier.