While Kyle Pitts represents intriguing upside potential, trading for him to replace Dallas Goedert would be a risky move that doesn't align with the Eagles' championship window. Goedert's proven playoff production and newly restructured deal make him the safer choice for 2025.
With reports that multiple teams have reached out to the Atlanta Falcons about Kyle Pitts' availability, some analysts wonder if the Eagles should pursue the former fourth overall pick as a replacement for Dallas Goedert. After months of uncertainty, the Eagles and Goedert agreed to a restructured contract paying him $10 million for 2025, with $1 million in potential incentives.
Pitts remains one of the NFL's most tantalizing "what if" players. At 24 years old and earning $10.9 million on his fifth-year option, he's nearly identical to Goedert in cost while offering significant upside. The former Florida star burst onto the scene as a rookie with 68 catches for 1,026 yards, becoming just the second tight end in NFL history to reach 1,000 yards as a rookie. His physical tools at 6-foot-6 and 250 pounds remain unquestioned.
However, since that stellar rookie campaign, Pitts has struggled with both health and production. He has just 1,625 receiving yards over the past three seasons combined, managing only 602 yards and four touchdowns last season on 47 receptions. Those numbers pale in comparison to what the Eagles need from their primary tight end.
While Goedert has dealt with injuries, missing 15 games over the past three seasons, his production when healthy has been consistently strong. Most importantly, he's delivered in the biggest moments. In 12 career playoff games, Goedert has 52 catches for 562 yards and four touchdowns. He led the Eagles with 17 receptions for 215 yards and a touchdown during their recent Super Bowl run, with those 215 yards ranking as the second-most ever by an Eagle in a single postseason.
The financial considerations also favor keeping Goedert. Reports suggest Atlanta would require at least a second- or third-round pick for Pitts. For a defending champion with limited draft capital, spending premium picks on a position where they already have a proven commodity seems counterproductive. The Eagles have improved their tight end depth with Grant Calcaterra's development and the additions of Harrison Bryant and Kylen Granson.
While Pitts undoubtedly possesses elite physical tools, the timing doesn't align with the Eagles' current priorities. Goedert represents a known quantity who has delivered in championship moments at a reasonable price. For a franchise focused on defending their title, the safer play is riding with the veteran who has already proven he can perform on the biggest stage. Sometimes the best trades are the ones you don't make.