Dallas Goedert injury history and updates

The Philadelphia Eagles‘ decision to draft Dallas Goedert in 2018 signified the changing of the guard at the tight end position. Zach Ertz was getting older, and Goedert eventually grew into a potential perennially top-ten tight end. Unfortunately, his physicality can bring injury along with it.

After winning Super Bowl LII, Philadelphia traded out of the first round in the 2018 NFL Draft and added Goedert, a six-foot-five prospect out of South Dakota State.

Dallas Goedert was a highly sought-after target that consistently made spectacular catches and powered his way through defenders. The main argument against Dallas Goedert was the questions about his durability.

Goedert’s played second-fiddle to Ertz but took over as TE1 when Ertz was traded to the Arizona Cardinals. During his first four seasons in the league, he produced 2196 yards and 16 touchdowns on 185 receptions, and he averaged 11.9 yards per reception. How are things going with those durability issues? We’re glad you asked.

Dallas Goedert injury history

Dallas Goedert hamstring injury, 2018

A few months before Dallas Goedert was drafted, he was injured for the first and only time in his collegiate career. He pulled his hamstring on the Tuesday before the Senior Bowl and had to miss the game.

He was still a full participant in the scouting combine before the 2018 Draft, and played his only full 16-game season with the Eagles, posting 334 yards and three touchdowns as a backup to All-Pro tight end Zach Ertz.

Dallas Goedert leg injury, 2019

Goedert suffered a leg injury during pregame warmups in Week 2 and was forced to miss the game. He was however available for the next game versus the Lions but didn’t post a reception.

The Falcons game was the only game Goedert missed that season, and he recorded 607 yards and a career-high five touchdowns during the 2019 season.

Dallas Goedert thumb injury, Aug. 2020

Dallas Goedert had multiple injuries in 2020, with this being his first. He suffered a hairline fracture on his thumb in training camp, which proved to be a precursor.

There was no preseason in 2020, but Goedert only played 11 games during the season. He notched 524 yards and three touchdowns.

Dallas Goedert ankle injury, Sept. 2020

Goedert suffered an injury to his ankle in 2020 during a game versus the Cincinnati Bengals that wound up resulting in the rare tie. After the game, Goedert was diagnosed with an ankle fracture and missed the next four games. In his return, Week 8 versus the Dallas Cowboys, he had only one catch for 15 yards.

Dallas Goedert leg injury, Dec. 2020

In Week 16 of the 2020 season, the 4-10-1 Philadelphia Eagles, led by Jalen Hurts for only the third time, took on the Dallas Cowboys. In this game, Goedert walked off the field with a leg injury.

After the game, this was diagnosed as a calf strain. He ended up missing the season closer against Washington but returned for Week 1 of the 2021 season.

Dallas Goedert head injury, 2021

During the Eagles 30-13 rout vs. the Broncos, Goedert exited the game with a head injury. Goedert entered concussion protocol after the game and was believed to have a Grade 1 concussion. Despite this, Goedert noted that he was feeling okay and did not have any symptoms, and was expected to play the next week versus the New Orleans Saints.

Goedert did return for the next game and hauled in five receptions for 62 yards versus the Saints’ defense.