Goedert is anticipated to remain in Philly on a reworked deal, The Philadelphia Inquirer’s Jeff McLane reports. One season stays on Goedert’s Eagles extension. The edges are certainly continuing with a remodeling, according to NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo.
Commerce provides did emerge for Goedert in the course of the draft, Garafolo provides, and the Eagles had been open to adding 2026 draft assets for the proven pass-catcher/blocker. However Goedert stays one of many NFL’s prime tight ends. He can be essential to Philly’s title protection. As could possibly be anticipated, Garafolo adds Eagles coaches needed Goedert again for an eighth season. Talks about Goedert staying accelerated after the draft, McLane notes.
It’s unclear what groups made provides for Goedert, however the former second-round choose most well-liked to stick with the Eagles over being dealt to one of many groups. Goedert, 30, remained in touch with the Eagles throughout this course of. It’s unsure if he’ll rating a second extension from the Eagles, who handed on a 3rd Zach Ertz contract again in 2021 (earlier than paying Goedert), however the crew could have its third pass-catching pillar again for the 2025 season.
The Eagles’ contract constructions have turn into more and more difficult, as possibility bonuses and void years pile up on their cap sheet, however Goedert was due $14.25M within the last season of a four-year, $57M deal. George Kittle and Trey McBride have upped the TE market this offseason. With A.J. Brown, DeVonta Smith, Saquon Barkley and Jalen Hurts on big-ticket offers, the Eagles might have a troublesome time paying Goedert as nicely. However the sides will huddle up as soon as once more, giving Goedert an opportunity to cement his worth as a part of a Tremendous Bowl title protection.
Early throughout free company, the Eagles had been believed to be shopping Goedert. This preceded a rumor that the crew wouldn’t hold the South Dakota State alum around absent a pay cut. That could be what’s transpiring, although up to date contract figures haven’t surfaced.
Nonetheless, the Eagles’ go recreation is all set to run by Brown, Smith and Goedert collectively for at the very least another season. After not addressing the tight-end place within the draft, the Eagles would have run right into a troublesome time discovering a Goedert improve this offseason.
It at all times made extra sense for the edges to search out widespread floor, although it will likely be fascinating to be taught what different locations introduced themselves to Goedert.
