{"id":177236,"date":"2025-04-28T16:10:00","date_gmt":"2025-04-28T16:10:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sports.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2025\/04\/28\/jalen-hurts-is-about-to-lose-one-of-his-best-weapons-eagles-te-dallas-goedert-could-be-traded-soon\/"},"modified":"2025-04-28T16:10:00","modified_gmt":"2025-04-28T16:10:00","slug":"jalen-hurts-is-about-to-lose-one-of-his-best-weapons-eagles-te-dallas-goedert-could-be-traded-soon","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sports.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2025\/04\/28\/jalen-hurts-is-about-to-lose-one-of-his-best-weapons-eagles-te-dallas-goedert-could-be-traded-soon\/","title":{"rendered":"Jalen Hurts is about to lose one of his best weapons: Eagles TE Dallas Goedert could be traded soon"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Dallas Goedert<\/strong> holds a secure spot on the Philadelphia Eagles’<\/strong><\/a> roster, but the uncertainty surrounding his contract looms large. The team has the option to exercise the fifth-year clause in his deal, but doing so would result in an $11.8 million salary cap hit<\/strong>-potentially jeopardizing his place with the franchise. <\/p>\n

Selected as the 49th overall pick in the 2018 NFL Draft<\/strong>, Goedert has been a consistent force in Philadelphia’s offense, serving as one of quarterback Jalen Hurts’<\/strong><\/a> most reliable targets. However, his tenure with the team is far from guaranteed<\/strong>. <\/p>\n

Some analysts argue that if the Eagles were planning to move on from Goedert, they would have selected a tight end in the draft<\/strong>. Yet, with seven tight ends currently on the roster-including two new arrivals<\/strong> from free agency-the possibility of a trade to alleviate salary cap pressure remains open<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Negotiations are underway<\/h2>\n

Philadelphia general manager Howie Roseman<\/strong> expressed admiration for Goedert<\/strong><\/a>, stating, “Dallas is a heck of a player. A heck of a player, a heck of a person.”<\/em> However, he declined to provide details on negotiations. “I certainly don’t want to do anything publicly where we’re discussing anyone’s business.”<\/em><\/p>\n

Roseman<\/strong> acknowledged Goedert’s<\/strong> deep history with the team, recalling their Super Bowl<\/strong> appearances together. “We’ve been to two Super Bowls together, and obviously, we love him on this team. You always love having Dallas on this team,”<\/em> he said, while stopping short of guaranteeing his return<\/strong>. “We’re not there right now on any of that, but… I love Dallas Goedert.”<\/em><\/p>\n

Goedert’s contract and future<\/h2>\n

The Eagles are engaged in a delicate balancing act<\/strong> as they attempt to retain key players from last season’s Super Bowl-winning squad<\/strong>-a challenge that is proving difficult. <\/p>\n

Goedert, for instance, carries a base salary of $1.25 million for 2025<\/strong>, accompanied by a signing bonus of $4.5 million<\/strong>. However, his salary cap hit stands at $11.8 million, with a dead cap figure of $11.1 million<\/strong>. The arrivals of Harrison Bryant and Kylen Granson<\/strong> in free agency further complicate Goedert’s situation, making his path to staying with the team increasingly uncertain<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n