The NFL’s legal tampering window opens at 12:00 p.m. ET on Monday, giving teams their first opportunity to negotiate with free agents as the new league year approaches. The Philadelphia Eagles enter the period with several roster questions to address, and tight end is expected to be one of their most pressing needs.
Eagles Preparing for Life After Dallas Goedert at Tight End
With Dallas Goedert likely departing in free agency, Philadelphia is evaluating veteran options who can step in as a reliable TE1. One of the most notable names on the market is former Cleveland Browns tight end David Njoku, a 2023 Pro Bowler who is set to hit free agency after nine seasons with the franchise.
PFSN’s Jacob Infante lists the Eagles among the top potential landing spots for Njoku, along with the Tennessee Titans and Denver Broncos. Infante projects Njoku’s next contract to pay out $8 million over the next two years, giving Philadelphia a cost-effective option as it reshapes the position.
Njoku posted a PFSN TE Impact score of 71.5 last season, ranking 48th among tight ends. While that reflects a down year, he has had more productive seasons in the past and remains only 29 years old. His athletic profile, red zone ability, and experience still make him one of the more intriguing veteran options available.
Goedert, by comparison, recorded a PFSN TE Impact score of 78.5, ranking 16th at the position. He remains a high-level starter, but at 31 years old and seeking a sizable contract, his expected departure has pushed the Eagles into the veteran market.
Njoku’s availability stems from Cleveland’s shift toward rookie standout Harold Fannin Jr., whose breakout 2025 season reshaped the team’s long-term plans. As Infante notes in his analysis, that emergence likely signals the end of Njoku’s tenure in The Land.
“With rookie Harold Fannin Jr. exploding onto the scene for the Browns in 2025, it seems likely that David Njoku’s time with the team is coming to an end, at least as a starter there. Regardless, Njoku has shown he can still be a productive tight end when the targets are available.
“Njoku was a Pro Bowler in 2023, and he’s scored 8 touchdowns over the last two seasons, despite missing 11 games in that span. His 5.7% drop rate in 2025 was the second lowest of his nine seasons in Cleveland, too. If he heads to another team, it’s entirely possible he bounces back to being an above average starting tight end.”
For the Eagles, that bounce-back potential is exactly what they need as they retool around quarterback Jalen Hurts. With the tampering window opening Monday afternoon, Philadelphia is expected to be active, and tight end could be one of the first positions addressed as the team reshapes its offense for 2026.
