Philadelphia Eagles linked to Steelers tight end Jonnu Smith in 2026 free agency The Philadelphia Eagles are being considered as a potential destination for former Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Jonnu Smith as free agency approaches in 2026. CBS Sports has identified the Eagles as a possible landing spot for Smith, a move that aligns with the team’s need to reshape its tight end room amid uncertainty surrounding key players. Dallas Goedert, the Eagles’ starting tight end, is expected to become a free agent after securing a career-high 11 touchdowns in 2025. While he opted to take a pay cut to remain with the team, his future remains in question. Additionally, Grant Calcaterra and Kylen Granson, also pending free agents, further complicate the Eagles’ plans. General manager Howie Roseman is anticipated to address these challenges by leveraging the 2026 NFL draft, but the team is also expected to explore cost-effective free agent options. Smith, a 30-year-old Philadelphia native, could be a target in this pursuit. The tight end spent his first seven seasons with the Tennessee Titans, New England Patriots, and Atlanta Falcons before joining the Miami Dolphins in 2024. During that season, he earned a Pro Bowl nod after recording a career-high 884 receiving yards and eight touchdowns. However, his performance with the Steelers in 2025 was lackluster. He managed only 38 catches for 222 yards and two touchdowns across 17 games. Smith’s struggles were compounded by the Steelers’ crowded tight end room, which included Pat Freiermuth and Darnell Washington. Despite his contributions, the Steelers opted to cut him to save $7 million in salary cap space. This decision leaves Smith as a potential bargain for teams seeking affordable depth.#philadelphia_eagles #howie_roseman #dallas_goedert #jonnu_smith #pittsburgh_steelers
New York Giants Eye Dallas Goedert as Potential Free Agency Addition The New York Giants may soon have an opportunity to acquire Dallas Goedert, the former Philadelphia Eagles tight end who has been a persistent challenge for the team over the past eight seasons. With the NFL free agency market set to open on March 11, Goedert’s potential departure from Philadelphia could present a low-risk, high-reward scenario for Big Blue. General Manager Joe Schoen and the Giants’ front office are reportedly considering a move for Goedert, who could provide a reliable red-zone target and security blanket for quarterback Jaxson Dart. At the NFL Combine, NBC Sports’ Matthew Berry noted that Goedert is nearly certain to leave the Eagles, citing internal discussions about his future. “While many of the Eagles’ headlines are about whether A.J. Brown will stay or go, one player I’m told will definitely be moving on from Philly this offseason is Dallas Goedert,” Berry said. This news has sparked interest among teams, including the Giants, who could benefit from adding Goedert to a tight end room featuring Theo Johnson and Thomas Fidone II. Despite his age and recent production—Goedert hasn’t exceeded 600 receiving yards in any of his last three seasons—he remains a valuable asset, with a current market value of around $7.5 million annually. The Giants’ interest in Goedert isn’t new. Last year, ESPN’s Jordan Raanan reported that Schoen had explored a trade for the tight end, though no deal materialized. “I heard at one point they looked into Dallas Goedert. He sounds like a guy who is going to get traded at some point in this [2025] draft,” Raanan said. While a trade to the Giants isn’t expected, the fact that the team checked in on Goedert indicates they are monitoring his availability.#philadelphia_eagles #new_york_giants #dallas_goedert #jackson_dart #theo_johnson
