Dallas Goedert

Career StatsA-

Year	Team	GP	Rec	Yards	TD
Career		108	409	4,676	35
2025		15	60	591	11
2024		10	42	496	2
2023		14

Current Contract

Contract Value Index (CVI)

Philadelphia Eagles got a B+ Contract Value Index out of the Dallas Goedert signing because the guaranteed money matches the production tier. At $7M AAV on a one-year deal, Goedert lands firmly in the solid-starter compensation band for his position—a discount relative to his eight-year track record and his 2025 season production of 591 receiving yards across 15 games, which underscores his durability and reliability as a pass-catcher in Philadelphia's offense. The tight end market has inflated dramatically over the past half-decade, making Goedert's below-market rate a genuine value proposition; he's accepting less than his peer tier would command, likely reflecting his age at 31 and the Eagles' organizational calculus around succession planning. His A- performance grade and B+ sentiment standing confirm he remains a capable, trusted contributor, though the absence of Pro Bowl or All-Pro honors keeps him anchored in the complementary starter category rather than the elite tier. The one-year structure carries minimal cap risk and maximum flexibility for Philadelphia heading into the 2026 season, allowing the organization to operate in a measured transition without long-term obligation. Goedert's decision to re-sign despite exploring free agency options signals both his institutional value to the Eagles and a realistic assessment of his market opportunity—a vote of confidence dressed in pragmatism that the CVI grade appropriately reflects.

Contracts in the Same Value Band

Other same-position deals the Contract Value Index also places in the B band — a quick read on where Dallas's contract sits relative to comparable money.

Performance Analysis

Dallas Goedert enters his ninth NFL season as one of the league's most reliable pass-catching tight ends, having carved out an elite role in Philadelphia's offense. Earning an A- grade, Goedert ranks among the top tier at his position, drawing legitimate comparisons to Travis Kelce in terms of route refinement and YAC ability. His sustained production across 108 career games underscores a player whose value extends well beyond any single snapshot. This season, Goedert's touchdown production is genuinely elite — 0.73 receiving touchdowns per game against an NFL average of just 0.13, surpassing even the elite benchmark of 0.47. His 39.4 receiving yards per game also approaches the elite threshold of 44.19, far outpacing the league average of 10.67. The one area worth monitoring is yards per reception, sitting at 9.85 — respectable and above the 9.19 NFL average, but well short of the 15.89 elite mark, suggesting he's winning with volume and positioning rather than explosive chunk plays. Goedert's season trend tells a promising story — he's climbed from back-to-back B- grades in 2023 and 2024 to a B+ in 2025, signaling a meaningful upward trajectory at 31. For a tight end at this stage, that kind of late-career refinement is rare and encouraging. If he can push his yards-per-reception closer to elite range, a full A-grade season is within reach.

How Dallas Compares at the Position

Dallas Goedert ranks 11th of 164 graded tight ends by performance. That slots Dallas between Darren Waller (A-) just ahead and Hunter Henry (B+) just behind.

Current Sentiment

Dallas Goedert carries a **B+** sentiment grade heading into 2026, reflecting the complex narrative surrounding a proven veteran whose organizational standing has become increasingly uncertain. The Philadelphia tight end has built a solid reputation as a reliable pass-catching option over his tenure with the Eagles, but the 2026 NFL Draft fundamentally shifted the conversation when the team selected Eli Stowers in the second round—a move widely interpreted as drafting Goedert's eventual successor. Media coverage has framed this as a deliberate organizational transition rather than a vote of confidence in Goedert as a long-term cornerstone, creating an underlying tension between his on-field capabilities and his future role. Fantasy analysts are positioning him as a potential value play, suggesting his production remains respected even as questions mount about his staying power in Philadelphia. The narrative reflects a player caught between veteran reliability and organizational uncertainty, where his below-market contract value reinforces the perception that the Eagles are managing a calculated transition at the position. While Goedert maintains respect as a capable starter, the succession storyline has injected enough doubt to prevent him from garnering elite-level enthusiasm despite his proven track record.