The Eagles got out of Nashville with a 24-20 win over the Titans on Sunday, but the bigger story coming out of Week 2 is the health of a roster that already has a few shaky spots.
At the top of that list is Dallas Goedert.
The Eagles tight end went down in the second quarter after awkwardly hitting the turf while trying to block. He did not come back, and that left the offense leaning on blocking tight end Johnny Mundt, who finished with two catches for eight yards in Goedert’s place.
The exact damage to Goedert’s knee is still unknown, but the early chatter has been uneasy. On social media, medical experts offered their reads from the video.
“This could potentially be concerning, and could arrange anything from an MCL sprain +/- meniscus to something more concerning,” Doctor Jesse Morse posted on X. “Eagles haven’t released any information yet, but from the video alone concern is for MCL injury,” orthopedic physical therapist Maddox McCloud said, via X.
Former NFL doctor David J. Chao said that Goedert escaped a major right knee injury.
If it turns out to be an MCL sprain, the recovery window can range from one week to two months, according to The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center. Meniscus injuries take longer.
The Eagles may find out soon that Goedert avoided a long-term problem. But if he’s out for a while, replacing what he brings in the passing game would be a real issue.
Mundt and E.J. Jenkins simply don’t offer much upside as receivers.
That matters because Goedert had already reminded everyone what he can do. In last Sunday’s Week 1 win over the Washington Commanders, he caught four passes for 77 yards and two touchdowns and looked like one of the NFL’s best tight ends again.
His injury history is part of the concern, too. Goedert missed 22 games from 2020-2024 because of injuries, and he has already missed one game during the 2025 season because of an injury.
Saquon Barkley also left Sunday’s game after taking a stinger on the first play against the Titans. He missed the rest of the first half, came back in the third quarter, and lasted only a few plays before sitting out the rest of the game. Afterward, Barkley told reporters he would be fine.
Tight end depth has been a problem for Philadelphia for a bit now. Second-round rookie Eli Stowers was placed on injured reserve before Week 1, and even once he returns, he is not expected to make an impact this season because he’s extremely raw.
That leaves the Eagles with a clear need. Stowers could develop into a productive receiving tight end down the line, but right now they need another backup who can actually help the offense this season.
One possible answer is Zach Ertz, who is currently a free agent. Ertz spent nine seasons with the Eagles from 2013-2021 and ranks second in franchise history with 579 receptions. In his last year with the Commanders in 2025, he had 50 catches for 504 yards and four touchdowns before tearing his ACL in December.
If not Ertz, the Eagles could go the trade route during the season.
However they handle it, the message is pretty simple: Goedert is central to what Philadelphia wants to do on offense, and with his injury history, the team is taking a real gamble by not adding another tight end soon.
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