The second joint practice with the Philadelphia Eagles and New England Patriots featured some typical highlights synonymous with Eagles football: Plenty of physicality and barking on defense, splash plays on both sides of the ball, and, of course, a Dallas Goedert touchdown.
Finding pay dirt when the offense ventures into the red zone has become routine for the veteran tight end now entering his ninth season, as his 11 touchdowns in 2025 speak to how skilled and consistently efficient he is deep in enemy territory.
Inside the 20, the Jalen Hurts-Dallas Goedert connection is as strong as it gets for Eagles
Battling against man coverage near the goal line on the second day of the team's joint practices, Goedert broke free, and Jalen Hurts found him for six, prompting a spike of the football over the goal post by Goedert. Inside the 20, the trusted Hurts-to-Goedert connection has become money, as the two teammates who have now run in sync together for six seasons continue to make opponents pay.
For Goedert, it's all about making something happen down there:
“Anytime you get a chance to catch the ball, you want to go and make plays,” Goedert said. “I had a couple opportunities today and I think I did a good job on them. You get options down there and I think it’s going to be really good for us. We’ve got a few new things in the red zone that’s different from the past, and I think that can be beneficial for all of us down there.”
As it stands, at least one more season of Goedert lining up at tight end in Philadelphia is guaranteed. After signing a one-year deal to remain in the nest, the nine-year veteran will look to eclipse the 10-touchdown mark for the second consecutive season, in a career that's included 35 touchdowns to date. He's shown an innate ability to make plays in the red zone, with last season featuring an array of shorter shovel passes and plays designed for #88 in close quarters.
And now, without A.J. Brown out wide, Goedert's red-zone efficiency will be even more important for Hurts and company to utilize.
With Johnny Mundt brought in to serve primarily as a blocking tight end, and rookie Eli Stowers showing thus far that he's got a ways to go in his development, another big season from Goedert is paramount for this Philadelphia offense.
He doesn't blow people away with top-end speed, and you won't find circus catches or jaw-dropping plays in much of his game tape. Pundits don't typically rank him all that high when it comes to assessing the top tight ends league-wide, but when it matters most, Goedert delivers.
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After tying Arizona's Trey McBride for the league lead in touchdowns amongst tight ends, you can count on Hurts continuing to look for his trusted weapon - early and often - down near the goal line this coming season.
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