Green Bay, WI – April 25, 2025 – The Philadelphia Eagles are eyeing a bold trade with the New England Patriots to secure a $9 million tight end as a safeguard for Dallas Goedert, sources told ESPN’s Tim McManus. The pitch electrifies Philly’s draft strategy.
The Eagles would send pick No. 165 and a 2026 fifth-round pick to New England for the tight end and a 2025 sixth-round pick. The Patriots, eyeing youth, could draft a rookie to replace their veteran.
This 31-year-old, on a three-year, $27 million deal ($9 million AAV), posted 44 receptions, 465 yards, and 4 touchdowns in 2024 (PFF grade 75.2). His red-zone prowess and blocking rival Goedert’s injury-prone tenure.
“We need depth,” coach Nick Sirianni said. Goedert’s 15 missed games since 2022 and trade rumors spark urgency. The tight end’s experience would steady Philly’s attack with Saquon Barkley’s 2,005-yard ground game and Jalen Hurts.
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With $60 million cap space, the Eagles absorb the $4.5 million cap hit effortlessly. GM Howie Roseman, post-Jihaad Campbell draft, eyes the tight end over Grant Calcaterra’s shaky backup role, per The Athletic.
New England, rebuilding under Jerod Mayo, favors rookie tight ends like Elijah Arroyo. “We’re planning ahead,” Mayo said. The Bears’ Colston Loveland draft mirrors this youth-driven shift, fueling trade buzz.
Philly fans, stirred by A.J. Brown’s car saga and Calcaterra’s drama, crave stability. “This TE’s a rock!” tweeted @PhillyFaithful. The trade bolsters the Eagles’ title chase, outpacing NFC East rivals like the Cowboys.
With pick 112 eyeing a safety like Nick Emmanwori, Roseman’s pitch could cement Philly’s dynasty. The $9 million tight end promises insurance, ensuring Goedert’s risks don’t derail another Super Bowl run.
