Dallas Goedert’s contract was previously set to void by the end of Tuesday, March 10 but that date has since been pushed back to Friday, March 13.
This much according to a report from The Athletic’s Zach Berman, who notes that “this procedural move would give both sides a chance to work out a contract extension.”
While nothing is yet set in stone, it’s looking increasingly likely that Goedert could remain in Philly as opposed to leaving in free agency.
As noted here on Bleeding Green Nation, Goedert’s external options are looking limited. And some of the tight end contracts that have been signed don’t seem to be working in his favor. Cade Otton reportedly got $30 million over three years. Chig Okonkwo also reportedly signed to about $10 million per year.
For context, Goedert made $10 million last year after taking a pay cut down from $14 million. I don’t know that he’s going to find much more than that at this point.
And so it could be best for both Goedert and the Eagles to work together to get a deal done that keeps him in Philly. The longer Goedert waits, the less leverage he could have. The Eagles, meanwhile, would like to not have to find a new starting tight end.
We’ll see if the two sides can work something out by Friday.
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