Goedert vs Washington
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Philadelphia Eagles tight end Dallas Goedert recorded three catches for 32 yards and a touchdown in his lone game against the Washington Commanders in 2025.
The Washington Commanders were set up to have an active offseason, and so far, that has been true. Entering year three of the Adam Peters-Dan Quinn regime, the team is looking to add difference-makerstto the roster in hopes of turning the franchise into a true competitor.
Tight end is one of the Commanders’ biggest areas of need on offense. With Zach Ertz set to become a free agent and coming off a torn ACL, the team needs a consistentplaymaker at the position. Based on how the first day of free agent signings has gone, the top option may have just revealed itself.
Among the tight end free agents that were available entering day one of free agency, three ofCBS Sports’ top four top-ranked options have already been signed. This includes Travis Kelce to theChiefs, Cade Otton to theBuccaneers, and Isaiah Likely to theGiants. This leaves Philadelphia Eagles tight end Dallas Goedert as the highest remaining option.
Goedert set career highs in receptions (60) and receiving scores (11) last year, and the Eagles have expressed interest inre-signing him. However, Goedert has officially made it to the open market, and the Commanders might just be able to steal him from their NFC East rival.
Sports Illustrated Lists Washington Commanders as a Best Landing Spot for Dallas Goedert
Dallas Goedert Stats
GettyTight end Dallas Goedert has recorded 409 catches, 4,676 receiving yards, and 35-touchdowns across eight seasons with the Philadelphia Eagles.
Goedert is likely to have many potential suitors given his consistency throughout his career. Sports Illustrated’s Michael Fabiano listed the Commanders as one of thefive best landing spots for Goedert. “Washington has plenty of money to spend under the cap, and Goedert could push to become one of the best targets in the passing game for Jayden Daniels, who loved throwing to Ertz, and I’d assume the same would be true of Goedert.”
Spotrac projects Goedert to sign a one-year deal worth $7.6 million. Just like their other former Eagles tight end, Zach Ertz, Goedert would be joining the team in the latter half of his career, given that he is 31 years old. But seeing how productive Ertz has been at post 30, it’s unlikely to derail them. This move would not only help strengthen an area of weakness for Washington but also weaken an area of strength for Philadelphia.
Commanders Took Several Big Swings As Free Agency Begins
Odafe Oweh Stats
GettyLinebacker Odafe Oweh recorded 38 total tackles, 7.5 sacks, and 4.5 stuffs in 2025.
The Commanders woke up this morning looking for a hit. They began the day by extending offensive tackle Laremy Tunsil to a two-year,$60.2 million contract. They followed up that move by re-signing quarterback Marcus Mariota to a one-year,$7 million deal. They also brought back a former Commander, defensive tackle Tim Settle, on a three-year,$24 million signing.
In terms of fresh new talent, they signed veteran cornerback Amik Robertson for$16 million over two years. And finally, the biggest move of the day, the Commanders dropped $100 million on ablockbuster contract for former Los Angeles Chargers edge rusher Odafe Oweh. This deal is set to take place over four seasons and was made in hopes of boosting the Commanders’ pass-rush unit, which ranked 14th-lowest last year according toPro Football Focus.
The Commanders look poised to make noise, and as the offseason continues, you have to wonder what area the team might look to address next, but tight end could certainly be it.