For the first time in his career, Philadelphia Eagles long-time tight end Dallas Goedert is preparing to hit free agency. Per sources, the Eagles are reportedly “definitely moving on” from the veteran after spending his entire career with the team. Goedert originally came back to the team last offseason after taking on a lesser deal, but it doesn’t look like he’ll take that route for this upcoming season. While Eagles GM Howie Roseman was open to speaking to Goedert’s agent regarding a deal to keep him in Philadelphia, there hasn’t been any progression in talks.
However, the tight end has a chance to sign a long-term 3-year minimum type deal with a new team. The veteran is coming off an explosive 2025 campaign despite the Eagles being a first-round postseason exit, recording 11 touchdowns, which broke the record for most touchdowns by a tight end in a single season in this organization. Similar to what happened to Zach Ertz five seasons ago, Goedert is set to be in a new uniform.
The Eagles have always done well in finding replacements since the Brent Celek era in 2007. It’s been rumored that they’re interested in free agent David Njoku, who’s also going to test the market for the first time. Meanwhile, Goedert isn’t going to get the high-end contract, but he’ll be looking for a long-term deal. Here are three teams that could sign him, at least in a backup role, and provide the next suitor with championship stability.
Dallas Goedert “Definitely” Leaving in Free Agency; 3 Suitors Who Could Take a Chance
Possible Fits
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
The Buccaneers had a chance to re-sign starting tight end Cade Otton to a new contract, but they haven’t entertained any talks. With Otton hitting the market, the team will search for a new tight end for Baker Mayfield and this offense. The team is at risk of losing an integral veteran piece in their offense in wide receiver Mike Evans, so they need to sign a few established weapons to help Mayfield. Tampa Bay is not rebuilding and wants to win sooner rather than later, so Goedert might give them that championship-feel tool.
The Eagle legend isn’t going to overhaul this entire offense, but given that this offense is getting young between Emeka Egbuka and Jalen McMillan, Goedert’s presence would be needed, especially for Mayfield in the playoffs, which the team has struggled in recent appearances.
Los Angeles Rams
The Rams could be in the market for another tight end themselves. After spending his entire career with the Rams, Tyler Higbee will be a free agent. Colby Parkinson has won the starting job, but they still need a true veteran presence in the same room if they want to appear in the NFC Championship Game again. With Matthew Stafford returning for possibly one more season, why not sign Goedert on a three-year deal to give Sean McVay another weapon to pair with Parkinson?
Kansas City Chiefs
The same can be said about the Kansas City Chiefs. Even though the team missed the postseason this past year for the first time in nearly a decade, Kansas City should be back. Despite the team restructuring Patrick Mahomes’ contract and plan to release Jawaan Taylor, the Chiefs will probably only sign a couple of free agent veterans on a bargain. Tight end Travis Kelce is leaning towards returning, but the team could roll the dice on Goedert for a couple of seasons when Kelce retires and develop the next generation after Goedert is completely done.