Eagles Trade Dallas Goedert to Chiefs in Win-Win Deal, Giving Chiefs a Travis Kelce Replacement

Philadelphia, PA – March 20, 2025, 08:20 AM PDT
The Philadelphia Eagles have traded tight end Dallas Goedert to the Kansas City Chiefs in a blockbuster deal that benefits both teams, sources confirmed Thursday. In return, the Eagles receive a 2026 fourth-round pick and a 2025 sixth-round pick, providing valuable draft capital while the Chiefs secure a long-term replacement for Travis Kelce.

Goedert, 30, was in the final year of a 4-year, $57 million contract with a $11.8 million cap hit. In 2024, he recorded 42 catches for 496 yards and 2 touchdowns in 10 games, adding 17 catches for 215 yards and a touchdown in the playoffs, showcasing his value in big games (web ID: 0). His departure leaves the Eagles with Grant Calcaterra as TE1, but the trade aligns with GM Howie Roseman’s strategy to rebuild the position. The 2026 fourth-round pick could be used to draft a young tight end like Colston Loveland, while the 2025 sixth-round pick adds depth for other needs like DE or DT, saving the Eagles $4 million in cap space (web ID: 4).

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For the Chiefs, Goedert fills a critical need as a successor to Travis Kelce, who at 35 showed signs of decline with 984 yards and a career-low 10.7 yards per catch in 2024 (web ID: 0). Goedert’s 4,085 career yards and playoff experience make him an ideal fit for Andy Reid’s system, giving Patrick Mahomes a reliable target. After losing Super Bowl LIX 40-22 to the Eagles, the Chiefs gain a proven tight end to bolster their offense (web ID: 18).

Fans on X are buzzing: “Smart move by Howie—picks for Goedert give us flexibility!” and “Chiefs got a steal—Goedert is Kelce 2.0!” This win-win trade positions both teams for success as they chase Super Bowl LX.