Dallas Goedert considered the question in mid-October during the 2025 Eagles season: What has been the key to his success, Goedert was asked, that has unlocked his big-play and touchdown-making ability for the offense?

Goedert paused at his locker and then looked up and said, "I think if you look at my career, the only thing that has held me back is when I've been injured. Otherwise, I've been out there making plays when they've come my way."

So true. A true, all-around player at the tight end position, Goedert's production since he became team's full-time tight end in the 2021 season has been directly correlated with his health.

When Goedert is on the field, he is tough to stop.

That's why it is such good news for the Eagles and for Goedert that the two sides have agreed to a one-year deal for the 2026 campaign, keeping the veteran on board as the offense transitions to a new system. Now, we don't know exactly what it's going to look like for Goedert and the plans that Nick Sirianni and Sean Mannion have for him, but high-level tight ends are a big part of NFL offenses these days, and Goedert should be no exception.

Seeing what Goedert has done in his career with the Eagles since he became a second-round draft pick in 2018 – Goedert ranks third in franchise history among tight ends with 409 receptions, is fourth among players at the position in receiving yards (4,676 yards) and has the third-most receiving touchdowns (35) among the many great players who have lined up at the position. Additionally, Goedert has the most postseason receptions (52) among all pass catchers and in the 2025 season – in which Goedert played and started 15 games and participated in 80 percent of the offensive snaps – he set an Eagles record for tight ends with 11 receiving touchdowns to go along with a career-high 60 receptions.

Oh, and if you're wondering how that stacks up against the best of the best in the 32-team NFL, consider this: his 5.9 yards after the catch (YAC) statistic since 2021 ranks third behind Jonnu Smith (6.4) and George Kittle (6.3).

All in all, very impressive, and a very clear indication of why the Eagles are so happy to have Goedert back in a tight end room that retains Grant Calcaterra and brings Johhny Mundt, one of the very best blockers in the league at his position.

We saw the entire Goedert package on full display in the 2024 run/catch to Super Bowl LIX when the 2018 second-round draft pick (the Eagles' first draft selection that year) from South Dakota State led the team with 17 receptions for 215 yards and a thrice-stiff-arm touchdown. He excelled as an in-line blocker in the running game and as a receiving target for quarterback Jalen Hurts as the Eagles earned their second Lombardi Trophy with four straight victories.

"Last year, I was leading the tight ends in the league in yards and receptions, and I had a really good postseason for us," Goedert said in that October conversation. "I've just gotta make sure I stay on the field. I feel when I do that, I get a good amount of targets and I'm used the way I like to be used. Anything to help the team – catching passes, blocking. As long as we win."

He's back for more, and the Eagles are extremely pleased that's the case.