Kansas City, MO – April 21, 2025
The Kansas City Chiefs have made a seismic move, acquiring Philadelphia Eagles tight end Dallas Goedert in a blockbuster trade to strengthen their offense, sources confirmed to ESPN on Monday. As Travis Kelce, 36, shows signs of decline with a career-low 823 receiving yards in 2024, the Chiefs aim to fortify their attack after a 40-22 Super Bowl LIX loss to the Eagles.
Goedert, 30, brings proven production—53 catches for 614 yards and 3 touchdowns in 2024—along with a 2021 Pro Bowl pedigree (NFL.com). Drafted by Philadelphia in 2018 (No. 49 overall), he’s in year two of a three-year, $19 million extension, with a $6.5 million cap hit in 2025. The Chiefs sent a 2025 third-round pick (No. 66, via the L’Jarius Sneed trade) and a 2026 fourth-rounder to the Eagles, leveraging their eight draft selections.
“Goedert to Chiefs? Offense just got scarier!”
“Goedert’s a versatile threat,” a Chiefs source said. With $12.7 million in cap space, Kansas City absorbs his $6.5 million hit while Philadelphia gains $4.2 million in cap relief (Spotrac). Goedert’s blocking prowess (PFF grade 72.8) and reliability in the red zone pair perfectly with Kelce’s 93 catches from 2024, potentially extending the veteran’s career while grooming a successor.
“Veach snags Goedert? That’s a masterstroke!”
The Eagles, shifting focus to younger talent like Theo Johnson, secure draft capital for a rebuild. Meanwhile, Goedert’s arrival in Kansas City adds a new dimension to Andy Reid’s playbook, complementing Kelce and easing pressure on Mahomes. X ignited: “Goedert-Kelce duo? Super Bowl locked!”
The Chiefs’ offseason—signing Jaylon Moore and Mike Edwards—needed a spark. As the April 24 draft approaches, Goedert’s addition signals Kansas City’s aggressive push to reclaim AFC supremacy and chase another championship.
