Every Philadelphia Eagles fan is focused on the top storyline of the offseason, which is whether the team will trade or keep A.J. Brown.
It has been the subject of many sports talk shows, as everyone in the media is praying for a Brown trade from Philly. The reports came in that he had requested a trade multiple times throughout the 2025 season, adding some validity to the idea that the Eagles could move on from the star receiver.
Despite all that, there are other big storylines affecting the Eagles during the 2026 offseason. One of those storylines could be argued as being more important than Brown.
The Eagles still have a decision to make with tight end Dallas Goedert
Pro Football Focus writer Bradley Locker went through each NFL team's biggest roster decision entering the 2026 offseason. Locker has the Eagles pondering whether they will bring back tight end Dallas Goedert.
"The Eagles have already done a bit of a reset after losing in the wild-card round, swapping Kevin Patullo for Sean Mannion at offensive coordinator. With star A.J. Brown seemingly staying put, Philadelphia can turn its attention to another high-profile pass-catcher.
Despite his status as a pre-eminent tight end, Goedert wasn’t exceptional last year. Among the 42 tight ends to play 500 or more snaps, Goedert placed 20th in overall PFF grade (66.7) and 18th in PFF receiving grade (69.1). Further, his yards per route run mark has fallen below 1.40 in two of the last three campaigns, and his 50.6 PFF run-blocking grade was a career low.
Now 31 but a lifelong Eagle, Philadelphia doesn’t have an easy call to make on whether or not to retain Goedert. On one hand, the ever-prudent Howie Roseman could find a cheaper and younger replacement in the draft — but on the other, it could minimize the team’s current title window."
Goedert had a decent year as he did break the franchise record for touchdowns in a season by a tight end with 11. The down part of his year is that he averaged under 10 yards per receptions for the first time in his career.
Philly used Goedert more in the red zone on short completions out of the Tush Push formation or on play action, making his touchdowns easier. He was used much differently in the offense in 2025 than he had been in the past.
The problem with bringing Goedert back is that the Eagles need to save their money for other key pieces, so even if his new contract is less than the $10 million they paid him last year, Philly still has to figure out about re-signing key starters like Jaelan Phillips and Reed Blankenship. There are other options for replacing Goedert, such as drafting one in the NFL Draft or signing David Njoku, who would be cheaper than what Goedert is expected to command.
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Goedert has spent his entire career in Philly, but with a whole new offensive system being implemented, the Eagles may no longer have use for him. That's a big decision the Eagles will have to make since Goedert has been one of Jalen Hurts' favorite targets for years.