Trade rumors involving Dallas Goedert are heating up, and Philadelphia Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni isn’t exactly shutting them down. During the NFL’s annual meeting, when asked about Goedert’s future with the team, Sirianni offered a vague but telling response. “Right now, he’s on our football team,” he told reporters via ESPN. “Dallas has meant a lot to us, both as a player and a leader. Of course, we’d love to keep as many guys as possible, but that’s not always feasible in the NFL. We’ll just have to see how everything unfolds.”
Goedert, now 30 years old, is entering the final season of a four-year, $57 million extension and is set to count $12 million against the Eagles’ salary cap in 2025. With financial flexibility in mind, the team could be exploring ways to move on from the veteran tight end.
CBS Sports’ Cody Benjamin recently speculated on potential landing spots for Goedert, identifying the Chicago Bears as a logical destination. While the Bears already have a starting tight end in Cole Kmet, his inconsistency could push them to explore a more proven option. Benjamin pointed out that Goedert would be a strong complement to Kmet and noted that Bears assistant GM Ian Cunningham was part of the Eagles’ front office when Goedert was originally drafted.
Injuries impacted Goedert’s 2024 season, limiting him to 10 games. Still, he managed 42 receptions for 496 yards and two touchdowns. He was placed on injured reserve late in the season but returned for the Eagles’ postseason run, where he made notable contributions, including a seven-catch, 85-yard performance in the NFC Championship Game.
Throughout his seven-year career in Philadelphia, Goedert has proven to be a consistent and reliable option, totaling 349 catches for 4,085 yards and 24 touchdowns. His combination of receiving talent and blocking ability makes him an ideal fit for Bears head coach Ben Johnson, who often utilizes tight end-heavy formations like 12 personnel in his offensive schemes.
Chicago might be exploring the draft for another young tight end, but adding a veteran like Goedert would bring immediate value. However, his age and cap hit could complicate matters. According to NFL insider Josina Anderson, the Eagles are hoping to fetch at least a fourth-round pick, possibly in 2026 or 2027, though lower offers coupled with a salary restructure may be more realistic.
A future fifth- or sixth-round pick and some financial concessions might be enough to get a deal done. Whether it’s Chicago or another team stepping up, Goedert’s future could soon be determined.
