Eagles Seal Blockbuster Trade for Bears’ $50M Star, Bolster Offense Post

Green Bay, WI – April 25, 2025 – The Philadelphia Eagles rocked the NFL, trading for a $50 million Bears tight end on Day 2 of the 2025 NFL Draft, sources told ESPN’s Adam Schefter. The blockbuster deal redefines Philly’s offense after Dallas Goedert’s exit.

Eagles sent pick No. 96 and a 2026 fourth-round pick to Chicago for the tight end and a 2025 sixth-round pick (No. 200). The Bears, after drafting a rookie tight end at No. 10, saved $10 million in cap space.

This 26-year-old star, on a four-year, $50 million deal ($12.5 million AAV), posted 55 receptions, 650 yards, and 5 touchdowns in 2024 (PFF grade 78.6). He offers youth and durability over Goedert’s injury-plagued tenure.

“He’s our new weapon,” coach Nick Sirianni said. Goedert, traded to the Chiefs for a fifth-round pick, faced rumors amid a $15.5 million cap hit. The new tight end anchors Philly’s attack with Saquon Barkley and Jalen Hurts.

With $60 million cap space, the Eagles absorb the $10 million cap hit seamlessly. GM Howie Roseman, fresh off drafting Jihaad Campbell, nabbed a long-term TE1, overshadowing Grant Calcaterra’s backup role.

Chicago, under Ben Johnson, prioritized their draft pick’s receiving prowess (PFF grade 85.2). “Our rookie’s the future,” Johnson said. The Bears gained picks to pursue Boise State’s Ashton Jeanty, per The Athletic.

Philly fans, reeling from A.J. Brown’s car-theft saga and Calcaterra’s drama, roared in approval. “This TE’s a game-changer!” tweeted @PhillyFaithful. His blocking boosts Barkley’s 2,005-yard ground game, per NFL Network’s Daniel Jeremiah.

With pick No. 165 left, Philly may eye a safety like Nick Emmanwori. The $50 million tight end fuels the Eagles’ repeat bid, outmuscling NFC East rivals like the Cowboys.