Eagles Aim for Reunited Left Tackle After Pro Bowl Tight End Departure
The Philadelphia Eagles will need a new tight end if Dallas Goedert doesn't return and that has led to an analyst predicting the team will sign a former Pro Bowl tight end.
Eagles predicted to sign former Pro Bowl tight end if Dallas Goedert doesn't return originally appeared on The Sporting News . Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here . The future of Dallas Goedert with the Philadelphia Eagles remains up in the air.
Goedert's contract was set to void earlier this week, but the Eagles and the veteran tight end have extended that deadline , which leaves the door open for him to stay. However, if he doesn't stay, the Eagles will have a gaping hole at tight end that would have to be filled. In that scenario, Matt Johnson of Sportsnaut predicts the Eagles will sign veteran tight end and former Pro Bowler, David Njoku.
Here's what Johnson said about Njoku to the Eagles: The Philadelphia Eagles bought themselves a little more time to decide on Dallas Goedert’s future with the club, but a split still seems to be the likeliest outcome. What became evident last season is that this offense needs more help at tight end, so that should come both via the NFL Draft and free agency. After spending nine years in Cleveland, Njoku likely wants to play for a Super Bowl contender with a quarterback he trusts to get him the football.
With defenses focused on stopping Saquon Barkley, DeVonta Smith and A. J. Brown, all while having to account for Jalen Hurts’ athleticism, Njoku could have plenty of open looks in Philadelphia.