The Philadelphia Eagles find themselves facing a pivotal decision with tight end Dallas Goedert, and it’s one that just got more complicated thanks to a massive deal out west.
The San Francisco 49ers signed George Kittle to a four-year, $76.4 million extension, setting a new benchmark for the position with an average annual value of $19.1 million.
That deal now looms over Philadelphia’s front office, where Goedert, entering a contract year, awaits clarity on his future.
Though a valuable weapon when healthy, the 29-year-old has never topped 1,000 receiving yards in a season and has struggled with injuries in each of the last four years.
The Eagles’ hesitance to commit long-term is understandable – but Kittle‘s payday may accelerate a decision they were hoping to delay.
Goedert currently holds a cap hit north of $11 million for the 2025 season. While his contributions are respected, the reality is that his production doesn’t match what Kittle brings to the field – and certainly not the financial bar Kittle just raised.
As a result, any hopes Goedert may have had of a comparable extension seem unlikely to materialize in Philadelphia.
A growing financial dilemma for Philadelphia
Beyond Goedert‘s situation, the Eagles are staring down a crowded financial horizon. With promising young talent like Jalen Carter and other rising stars on both sides of the ball soon to require big-money extensions, Philadelphia’s margin for error is narrowing.
Locking up Goedert to a new deal that reflects a now-inflated tight end market could hinder their ability to stay competitive and cap-compliant.
Even in his best years, Goedert hasn’t cracked the elite tier of tight ends, which makes a top-of-the-market contract a hard sell internally.
While his per-game output has been efficient, the Eagles have clearly entered a phase of recalibration – making difficult roster choices now to remain flexible in future offseasons.
That strategic caution may put Goedert in the crosshairs for a trade, especially as other teams begin to weigh the cost of securing experienced help at the tight end spot.
The ripple effect of Kittle’s new contract is likely just beginning to be felt across the league, but its immediate impact on Goedert‘s standing in Philadelphia is undeniable.
If the Eagles plan to avoid paying premium prices at a position already on the edge of luxury, they may soon need to explore alternatives – or risk losing a valuable player for nothing.
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