Dallas Goedert’s Future in Philly Looks Murkier After Mark Andrews’ Extension
The Philadelphia Eagles may have just watched their chances of keeping Dallas Goedert take a serious hit - and they didn’t even make a move. That credit (or blame, depending on your perspective) goes to the Baltimore Ravens, who locked up Mark Andrews with a three-year, $39.3 million extension that includes $26 million guaranteed. It’s the kind of deal that doesn’t just reward a veteran tight end - it resets the market, especially for players like Goedert, who’s set to hit free agency after the 2025 season.
Let’s be clear: Andrews’ deal matters for more than just Baltimore. It’s a message to every tight end in the league - especially ones nearing the end of their current contracts - that there’s still serious money to be made at the position, even if you’re not in your prime anymore. And you can bet Goedert and his camp are watching closely.
Now, the Eagles find themselves in a financial squeeze. They’ve already committed big dollars to A.J.
Brown and DeVonta Smith, two of the league’s top-paid wideouts. That’s a lot of cap space tied up in the passing game - and it doesn’t leave much room to give a top-tier tight end the kind of contract he’s likely to command on the open market.
If Philadelphia wants to keep Goedert, it’s going to require a hometown discount - and that’s a big ask, especially given how the 2025 season has unfolded. The Eagles’ offense has been inconsistent, and the team hasn’t looked like the kind of contender that makes players want to stick around for less than market value. For a veteran like Goedert, who’s already taken a pay cut to help the team this year, the incentive to stay may be fading fast.
That’s right - Goedert already restructured his deal before the 2025 season to give the Eagles some cap relief. It was a move that seemed to signal a willingness to work with the team, but Philly didn’t respond with a long-term commitment.
Instead, they kept things short-term, extending him on what amounts to a one-year prove-it deal. That’s not exactly a vote of confidence, and it suggests the Eagles weren’t ready to commit big money to their tight end - even before the market shifted.
Now, with Andrews off the board, Goedert’s value just went up. The list of available tight ends in 2026 free agency is thinning fast.
Isaiah Likely and David Njoku are still out there, but neither carries the same level of production or consistency as Goedert. Travis Kelce is technically set to hit the market too, but let’s be honest - he’s either retiring or returning to Kansas City.
That leaves Goedert as the clear-cut top option at the position.
And that’s where things get tricky for Philly. When you’re the best available at your position, you don’t just get paid - you get overpaid.
That’s how free agency works. And for a player like Goedert, who’s still got plenty left in the tank and a resume to back it up, this is shaping up to be his moment to cash in.
The Eagles, meanwhile, have some tough decisions ahead. If they’re not willing - or able - to meet the rising price tag for Goedert, they’ll need to start thinking about life after him. That could mean drafting a replacement, finding a lower-cost option in free agency, or rethinking how they use the tight end in their offense altogether.
Bottom line: Mark Andrews’ new deal didn’t just impact the Ravens. It sent ripple effects across the league, and in Philly, it may have signaled the beginning of the end for Dallas Goedert in midnight green. Unless something changes - and fast - the Eagles could be heading into a pivotal 2026 offseason without one of their most reliable offensive weapons.