Philadelphia Eagles fans may not have to say goodbye to Dallas Goedert just yet

Philadelphia Eagles fans may not have to worry about saying goodbye to tight end Dallas Goedert just yet.

Jeff McLane of the Philadelphia Inquirer reports that the Eagles and Goedert are negotiating a reworked contract to keep him in Philly for the 2025 season:

Goedert had been on the trade market, but the Eagles did not move the 30-year-old during the NFL draft last month or select a tight end prospect. Soon after, both parties accelerated talks toward a deal that would get him to stay, a source said.

While not yet finalized, all signs point to a resolution with Goedert remaining in midnight green. He has been at the NovaCare Complex working out and participating in spring workouts, sources said.

The report follows rumors that the Eagles were planning to trade Goedert ahead of the 2025 NFL Draft, and then simmered down after they chose not to draft a tight end to replace him.

“Dallas is a heck of a player, a heck of a person,” Eagles general manager Howie Roseman said following the draft. “Certainly don’t want to do anything publicly where we’re discussing anyone’s business, but I have so much respect for him. Been to two Super Bowls together and obviously would love him on this team. You always love having Dallas on this team, but we’re not there right now on any of that. But, love Dallas Goedert.”

Goedert, 30, ended the 2024 season with 42 catches for 496 yards and two touchdowns in 10 games. He’s been solid when he’s on the field, but injuries have kept him out of 10 games over the past two years. 

Even so, he’s still a guy worth keeping around -- especially if the Eagles don't have a backup plan for him. 

Since entering the league as a second-round pick of the 2018 NFL Draft, Goedert has made 76 starts for the Birds, reeling in 349 catches for 4,085 yards and 24 touchdowns.