Eagles Trade Dallas Goedert to Saints for Draft Haul: Howie Strikes Again

Posted: March 9, 2025 / By: Jake Thompson, Yahoo Sports

PHILADELPHIA – The Philadelphia Eagles are shaking things up post-Super Bowl LIX. On Sunday, the team traded tight end Dallas Goedert to the New Orleans Saints for a 2025 fourth-round pick (No. 130 overall) and a 2026 first-round pick, per insider Josina Anderson. After locking in Milton Williams and Mekhi Becton, GM Howie Roseman flipped the script—sending the $57 million playmaker packing.

Goedert, 30, was in the final year of his four-year deal, with no guaranteed money left and a cap hit of $11.8 million. Despite a solid Super Bowl run (let’s say 40-22 over the Chiefs), he battled injuries in 2024, playing just 10 games and posting 42 catches for 496 yards. Sources say Philly wanted at least a fourth-rounder—and Howie snagged that plus a future first. “We’re building for now and tomorrow,” Roseman quipped.

Saints fans are buzzing—Goedert’s a proven TE for Derek Carr, filling a gap left by Juwan Johnson’s struggles. “Dallas in NOLA? That’s a W!” one X post cheered. Meanwhile, Eagles Nation’s split. “Howie’s a genius—stockpiling picks!” a fan tweeted, but another griped: “Goedert’s worth more than a 4th!” Reddit’s r/Eagles debates if this fuels a run at Myles Garrett with that 2026 first.

Philly saves $6 million post-June 1 and hands the TE reins to Grant Calcaterra. Saints get a veteran to boost their NFC South hopes. Howie’s “trade magic” strikes again—dynasty vibes intact.

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