After capturing the Lombardi Trophy in their historic Super Bowl LIX victory, Philadelphia Eagles appear ready to make significant roster adjustments. According to multiple reports, the organization is actively exploring trade possibilities for tight end Dallas Goedert and edge rusher Bryce Huff as it navigates a crucial offseason.
Let's call these "trade-dumps.''
Goedert, 30, has been a cornerstone of Philadelphia’s offense since being selected in the second round of the 2018 NFL Draft. Entering the final year of his four-year, $57 million extension signed in 2021, Goedert carries an $11.8 million cap hit for the upcoming season.
Despite battling injuries that limited him to 10 regular-season games in 2024, Goedert remained productive, hauling in 42 receptions for 496 yards and two touchdowns. His value was particularly evident during Philadelphia’s championship run, where he recorded 17 catches across four playoff games, including a standout performance with 215 receiving yards on 20 targets.
According to NFL insider Josina Anderson, Philadelphia hopes to receive at least a fourth-round draft pick in exchange for Goedert, potentially from a future draft. However, some interested teams reportedly would only consider a trade if it includes a salary adjustment and comes at the cost of a pick outside the fourth round.
The inclusion of Huff on the trade block comes as a surprising development following his disappointing first season in Philadelphia. After posting 10 sacks with New York Jets in 2023, Huff signed a three-year, $51.1 million contract with Philadelphia last offseason, making him its most expensive free agent acquisition.
The investment did not yield immediate returns, as Huff recorded just 2.5 sacks and one forced fumble while playing only 27% of defensive snaps in 2024. After undergoing wrist surgery in November, Huff returned for the final two regular-season games but was notably inactive throughout the playoffs, including being a healthy scratch for the Super Bowl victory over Kansas City Chiefs.
From a financial perspective, moving Huff presents challenges. He has $16.75 million in guaranteed salary remaining over the next two seasons. A post-June 1 trade would generate just over $1 million in cap savings, while a release after that date would save $12.5 million but incur nearly $20 million in dead cap charges.
Philadelphia appears confident in its tight end depth behind Goedert, with Grant Calcaterra and recent signee Harrison Bryant providing options at the position. There is also speculation that Philadelphia could target a tight end in the upcoming NFL Draft if it moves forward with trading Goedert.
