The Philadelphia Eagles are staring down a tough call this offseason when it comes to tight end Dallas Goedert - a homegrown weapon who could be on the move after spending his entire NFL career in midnight green.
Goedert is set to hit free agency, and while the Eagles have leaned on him as a reliable pass-catcher and red-zone threat for years, the market may be calling. One team reportedly keeping close tabs? The Denver Broncos - a franchise in clear need of a tight end upgrade and with a head coach who knows exactly how to use one.
Sean Payton has a long track record of maximizing veteran tight ends. From Jeremy Shockey to Jared Cook to Ben Watson, Payton has consistently leaned on experienced, athletic tight ends to be difference-makers in his offense. And although Evan Engram didn’t quite pan out in Denver this past season, Goedert brings a different profile - a blend of size, strength, and route-running polish that aligns more closely with what Payton has traditionally valued at the position.
And let’s be clear: Goedert isn’t just another name on the market. He’s coming off arguably the best season of his career in 2025, posting 60 catches, 591 yards, and 11 touchdowns - all career highs. At 31, he’s still producing at a high level and doing it in ways that matter most, particularly in the red zone where he’s become a matchup nightmare.
For a team like Denver, that kind of production would be a massive boost - especially for young quarterback Bo Nix, who could use a reliable, veteran target over the middle. A tight end like Goedert doesn’t just move the chains; he gives a developing QB a safety net and a go-to option in high-leverage situations.
Financially, this move makes even more sense for Denver. Spotrac currently projects Goedert to command a one-year, $6 million deal - a relative bargain for a player with his track record.
Whether that number holds in a competitive market remains to be seen, but even if the price ticks up, the Broncos have the flexibility to make it work. General manager George Paton is projected to have $28 million in cap space to play with, and using a portion of that to shore up a key offensive position makes a lot of sense.
For the Eagles, losing Goedert would be a significant blow, especially given how integral he’s been to their offense over the years. But for the Broncos, this could be one of those quietly impactful signings that pays off in a big way - giving Nix a trusted target and giving Payton the kind of tight end he’s built offenses around before.