Philadelphia, PA - April 21, 2025 - Philadelphia Eagles general manager Howie Roseman addressed the swirling trade rumors surrounding tight end Dallas Goedert during the NFL’s Annual League Meetings, offering a measured update while hinting at a potential youth movement at the position. With the 2025 NFL Draft approaching, Roseman suggested the Eagles are open to drafting a promising young tight end to replace Goedert, whose $15.5 million cap hit in 2025 looms large in the final year of his four-year, $57 million contract.
Goedert, a 2017 second-round pick, has been a cornerstone for the Eagles, recording 42 receptions, 496 yards, and 2 touchdowns in 10 games during the 2024 regular season, despite missing time due to hamstring and shoulder injuries. His 17 receptions for 215 yards and a touchdown in the playoffs helped secure Super Bowl LIX. Yet, with Philadelphia facing salary cap constraints and a need to extend young stars like Jalen Carter and Quinyon Mitchell, Goedert’s future is uncertain.
“We love Dallas, but we’re always looking at roster flexibility,” Roseman told reporters. “His agent knows we’re open to discussions. If there’s a chance to draft a young tight end with star potential, we’d consider it to manage the cap.”
Roseman’s comments align with reports from The Athletic’s Dane Brugler, who projects the Eagles to select Harold Fannin Jr. from Bowling Green in the third round (pick 96). Fannin, a consensus All-American, set FBS records with 117 receptions, 1,555 yards, and 11 touchdowns in 2024, earning comparisons to Isaiah Likely for his reliable hands and yards-after-catch ability. Drafting Fannin could save $12 million in cap space if Goedert is traded, potentially for a 2025 fourth-round pick or 2026 draft capital, per FOX Sports’ Jordan Schultz.
Goedert’s PFF receiving grade of 78.6 and blocking prowess remain valuable, but his injury history—missing 15 games over three seasons—raises concerns at age 30. “Dallas is a warrior,” coach Nick Sirianni said. “But we have to plan for the future.”
With $60 million in 2025 cap space and eight draft picks, including No. 32, the Eagles are well-positioned to pursue a cost-effective tight end like Fannin or Colston Loveland (Michigan). Roseman’s track record of drafting impact players from smaller programs, like Goedert from South Dakota State, fuels optimism. As Philadelphia aims for another Super Bowl, the Goedert saga underscores Roseman’s strategic balancing act.
