Eagles 2025 Position Group Report Cards: Tight Ends

Part 4 of our 10-part series grading every Eagles position group from the 2025 season.

Grade: A-

If you told Eagles fans before the season that Dallas Goedert would set the franchise record for touchdowns by a tight end, most would've looked at you sideways. After battling injuries in 2023 and 2024 — playing just 10 games last year — it was fair to wonder if the South Dakota State product still had elite production left in the tank. He answered emphatically.

Goedert posted career highs across the board in 2025: 60 receptions, 591 yards, and 11 touchdowns in 15 games. Those 11 scores broke Pete Retzlaff's franchise record of 10 touchdown catches by a tight end, set all the way back in 1965. For a player entering his age-30 season with legitimate durability concerns, this was a statement year — and a perfectly timed one with free agency looming.

Dallas Goedert: The Comeback King

What made Goedert's 2025 so impressive wasn't just the numbers — it was the context. The Eagles restructured his deal before the season, keeping him in Philadelphia for a prove-it year with an $11.8 million cap hit. No guaranteed money beyond that. The message was clear: show us you're still the guy.

Goedert responded like a man possessed. He was Jalen Hurts' most reliable red-zone weapon all season, his 11 touchdowns tying for second among all NFL tight ends. His 73% catch rate on 82 targets showed the sure hands that have always defined his game, and his ability to create separation on intermediate routes gave the offense a consistent chain-mover between the 20s.

The postseason only reinforced Goedert's value. He turned in 17 receptions for 215 yards and two touchdowns across the Eagles' four playoff games, proving once again that he elevates his game when the lights are brightest. His performance in the 2022 and 2024 postseasons had already established that reputation — 2025 cemented it.

The only reason this isn't a straight A grade for Goedert individually? He missed two games, and when he sat out the Kansas City game, the tight end group's production cratered. At 30, the durability question still lingers — even in his best season.

Grant Calcaterra: The Understudy Grows Up

Behind Goedert, Grant Calcaterra continued his development in a meaningful way. Playing all 17 games with 13 starts — many in two-tight end sets — Calcaterra posted 24 receptions for 298 yards and a touchdown, catching 80% of passes thrown his way.

Those aren't numbers that jump off the page, but they represent real growth. Calcaterra's blocking improved noticeably throughout the season, and he provided a reliable safety valve when Goedert was unavailable. The Eagles essentially got starter-quality production from their TE2, which is a luxury most teams don't have.

With Goedert heading into free agency, Calcaterra's trajectory becomes critically important. If the Eagles let Goedert walk — and early reports suggest that's a real possibility — Calcaterra would be the presumptive TE1. His 2025 tape suggests he can handle a larger role, but stepping into the shoes of a franchise-record holder is a different ask entirely.

Depth: Quiet Contributors

Beyond Goedert and Calcaterra, the tight end room provided solid depth without demanding much attention. Kylen Granson, acquired from Indianapolis, offered versatility as a move tight end capable of lining up in the slot. His contributions were mostly situational, but he gave the Eagles schematic flexibility that offensive coordinator Kellen Moore utilized in key spots.

Jaheim Bell and E.J. Jenkins served primarily as blocking tight ends and special teams contributors, rounding out a room that was deep enough to weather Goedert's missed games without the offense falling apart.

The Offseason Question

Here's the elephant in the room: Dallas Goedert is set to become an unrestricted free agent when the new league year opens in March. His void years create roughly $20.5 million in dead cap, making the financial picture complicated regardless of what the Eagles decide.

On one hand, Goedert just had the best season of his career. On the other, he turns 31 in January 2027 and has struggled to stay on the field consistently over the past three years. Re-signing him to a multi-year deal at top-tier tight end money would be a significant gamble on durability.

The smart play might be a short-term deal that rewards Goedert's production while protecting the Eagles from long-term risk. But if the market drives his price above what Howie Roseman is willing to pay, don't be surprised to see Calcaterra promoted and a mid-round draft pick added to the room.

Final Verdict

The tight end group earned its A- through a combination of elite top-end production, solid depth, and playoff performance. Goedert's record-setting season was the headliner, but the supporting cast did its job when called upon. The only knock is the group's reliance on Goedert — when he was out, the drop-off was noticeable.

Whether this unit can maintain this grade in 2026 depends entirely on the Goedert decision. If he returns, the ceiling remains elite. If he walks, the Eagles will need Calcaterra to take a major leap — and they'll need to find help in the draft or free agency to replace one of the most productive tight ends in franchise history.

Up next in Part 5: Offensive Line.