
#81 TE · Philadelphia Eagles
Height
6'4"
Weight
240 lbs
Age
27
College
SMU
Draft
Undrafted
Experience
4 yrs
TE Rank
#151 / 173
Grade this player:
| Year | Team | GP | Rec | Yards | TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career | ![]() | 62 | 42 | 494 | 2 |
| 2025 | ![]() | 15 | 9 | 76 | 1 |
| 2024 | ![]() | 17 | 24 | 298 | 1 |
| 2023 | ![]() | 15 |
Length
1 year
Total Value
$2.0M
Guaranteed
$700K
AAV
$2.0M/yr
The Eagles secured solid insurance at tight end with Grant Calcaterra's one-year, $2.0M deal earning a C+ CVI — a fair market contract that carries minimal risk for an unproven player. While Calcaterra hasn't established himself as a consistent NFL contributor, the $2.0M AAV represents reasonable compensation for a developmental tight end with athletic upside in Philadelphia's system. The modest guaranteed money ($0.7M) gives the Eagles flexibility to move on if he doesn't progress, while the short-term commitment allows Calcaterra to prove his worth without long-term financial obligation. This represents typical backup tight end pricing in today's market, where teams pay for potential rather than proven production. The deal makes sense for both sides — Philadelphia gets affordable depth behind Dallas Goedert without major cap implications, while Calcaterra secures another year to develop in an offense that has historically utilized multiple tight end sets effectively.
Grant Calcaterra earns an F grade as a Philadelphia tight end who has been mostly a blocking presence rather than a receiving threat. His 42 receptions for 494 yards and two touchdowns across 62 games over four seasons is minuscule production for a tight end in a pass-happy Eagles offense. Dallas Goedert's presence has limited Calcaterra's opportunities in the passing game, but even accounting for that, his per-game production has been extremely low. The Eagles clearly value his blocking and willingness to do the dirty work, which is why he has been a consistent 15-17 game player each season. Calcaterra is a useful piece in Philadelphia's run-heavy scheme, but his receiving numbers will never justify a grade above the basement level.
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Updated Mar 19, 2026
Recent seasons are weighted more heavily in the overall performance grade.
F
2025
(50% weight)
F
2024
(30% weight)
F
2023
(20% weight)