A second-round pick by Philly in 2018, Goedert has contributed 409 catches for 4,676 yards and 35 touchdowns over eight seasons with the team. He was a key part of the club’s run to a Super Bowl title during the 2024 season, amassing 215 yards and a touchdown on 17 receptions during those playoffs.
Though the 31-year-old has slowed down to a degree overall, he remains an invaluable part of the offense. He finished third on the team in receptions with 60 last season, together with Brown and DeVonta Smith accounting for 67.6% of Philadelphia’s completions. The 60 catches marked a career high for Goedert, as did his 11 touchdown receptions, which more than doubled his previous best in a season.
Thus, as the Eagles seek to reinvigorate an offense that limped to 19th in scoring during their Super Bowl defense, keeping Goedert for Year 9 became pivotal, leading to two delays and finally a deal struck against the newest established deadline.
What becomes of his teammate Brown could still change over the coming months, especially when the dead money from a hypothetical Brown trade drops to $16.4 million from the current $43.4 million after June 1.
For now, though, they’re together on the Eagles roster, and quarterback Jalen Hurts importantly has his safety blanket under contract for another year.