Dallas Goedert made the headline grab in Week 1, but the Eagles’ tight end room may be turning into something bigger than one star target.
Philadelphia came into the offseason with real questions at the position, and Howie Roseman answered by keeping one of Jalen Hurts’ most trusted options in Dallas Goedert while also adding more variety to the group. The Eagles brought in second-round pick Eli Stowers and the rugged blocking tight end Johnny Mundt, giving the room a different kind of shape heading into the year.
Goedert wasted no time reminding everyone why he matters so much to the offense. In the 24-22 win over Washington, he caught four passes for 77 yards and scored twice.
But the quieter storyline may be Mundt, whose value showed up in the dirty work. He was on the field for 20 snaps in the opener, which accounted for 36% of Philadelphia’s offensive plays. The Eagles also leaned on “12” two-tight-end personnel and “13” personnel for just over 27% of their snaps that afternoon.
That usage could climb again in Week 2. Jeff Kerr of Sports Illustrated pointed to Tennessee’s issues against heavier sets in Week 1, noting that the Titans were vulnerable when the Jets lined up in “12 personnel.”
“The Titans allowed 5.4 yards per carry when the Jets ran "12 personnel" in Week 1. This was only on five carries, but something the Eagles can exploit.
The Jets averaged 3.0 yards before contact per rush when running "12 personnel." Mundt is the No. 2 tight end so this is a good opportunity for him to pick up more snaps.”
Mundt’s blocking also showed up in the grading. Pro Football Focus gave him a 75.3 mark in Week 1, which ranked third among Eagles blockers. When he was on the field, the run game looked cleaner, and Saquon Barkley’s space became more noticeable.
The group’s depth could stretch even further this weekend. Third-string tight end E.J.
Jenkins, who played just one snap in the “13” look against Washington, is expected to see more action. The Eagles have liked Jenkins for some time, and the third-year tight end - who scored his only touchdown in 2024 - could have a bigger role in a matchup like this.
Roseman spent the offseason talking about depth and versatility at tight end, and one week in, that plan already looks useful. Stowers remains part of the long-term picture, but for now, Goedert, Mundt and Jenkins are giving Philadelphia exactly what it needs.
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