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Eagles news: Dallas Goedert decision, which could be linked to A.J. Brown trade, moved back again; latest rumors and moves

The Eagles have added edge rusher Arnold Ebiketie, a pair of defensive backs in Riq Woolen and Jonathan Jones, and tight end Johnny Mundt in free agency so far.

Eagles wide receiver A.J. Brown (left) has been the subject of trade rumors, while Dallas Goedert's free agency has been delayed.
Eagles wide receiver A.J. Brown (left) has been the subject of trade rumors, while Dallas Goedert's free agency has been delayed. Read more
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What you should know

  1. The Eagles and Dallas Goedert pushed their decision deadline on the tight end's future to Monday. It was originally earlier this week, and had previously been moved back to Friday.

  2. The Eagles added two defenders – former Commanders CB Jonathan Jones. and ex-Falcons LB Arnold Ebiketie. Here's a full free agency tracker of all the Birds' moves.

  3. The Birds also re-signed punter Braden Mann and reworked Landon Dickerson's contract.

  4. After a few small signings, it's time to admit what the Eagles have been telling us all along during this free agency period, writes columnist David Murphy.

  5. New Eagles CB Riq Woolen is ready to get his Philly career started. He has a lot at stake in 2026.

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Latest on A.J. Brown trade talks and how they could be linked to Dallas Goedert decision

The salary cap deadline for tight end Dallas Goedert is also linked to the potential of an A.J. Brown trade, according to the NFL Network's Mike Garafolo. The deadline was originally moved back to Friday, but it has again been delayed, this time until Monday.

"The Goedert window being moved back was not just for Goedert. That was for A.J. as well," Garafolo told PHLY's Anthony Gargano Friday.

If Goedert isn't re-signed by the deadline, it will trigger about $20.5 million in dead money against the Birds' cap. And if they trade A.J. Brown before June 1, the salary cap hit would be around $43.5 million, compared to less than $20 million if they wait.

Dallas Goedert decision deadline moved again

The Eagles and Dallas Goedert are continuing to kick the can down the road on his future with the team.

A league source confirmed a report from The Athletic that the Eagles and Goedert are pushing the void date on his contract with the Eagles to Monday. The deadline was previously extended from Wednesday to Friday afternoon, but no resolution was reached.

The move allows the Eagles to continue negotiating a new deal with Goedert. If a deal isn’t reached, the Eagles would need to release him, a move that would trigger a dead cap hit of more than $20 million.

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New Eagles defender Riq Woolen has a lot at stake this season

Riq Woolen isn’t one to move in silence. As soon as the new Eagles cornerback sat down for his introductory news conference at the Jefferson Health Training Complex on Thursday, he made that point loud and clear.

“Good afternoon,” Woolen said, then paused a beat for responses from the local media. The tepid replies weren’t up to Woolen’s standards.

“Y’all are in here asleep. Wake up,” Woolen said with a smile.

C.J. Gardner-Johnson heading to Buffalo, and more moves

  1. Former Eagles DB C.J. Gardner-Johnson agreed to terms on a one-year deal with the Buffalo Bills, according to the NFL Network's Tom Pelissero.

  2. Former Birds TE Kylen Granson is heading to Tennessee after agreeing to a one-year deal with the Titans, according to Pelissero.

  3. The Vikings signed former Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray, the team announced. According to ESPN's Adam Schefter, it's a one-year deal for the veteran league minimum, since Arizona owes him $36.8 million this season.

  4. The Cowboys are signing former Rams cornerback Cobie Durant to a one-year deal, according to ESPN.

Eagles add LB Arnold Ebiketie and CB Jonathan Jones

In the aftermath of Jaelan Phillips’ departure for the Carolina Panthers, pass rush help is on the way to Philadelphia.

The Eagles have agreed to terms on a one-year deal with former Atlanta Falcons outside linebacker Arnold Ebiketie, according to ESPN. The deal is reportedly worth up to $7.3 million with $4.3 million guaranteed.

Ebiketie, 27, just finished his rookie contract with the Falcons, the team that selected him No. 38 overall in the 2022 draft out of Penn State. He has primarily served as a rotational player throughout his four-year career in Atlanta, never eclipsing more than 50% of the defensive snaps in any of his four seasons. But he has plenty of pass-rush upside, combining for 16½ sacks in that span, including six sacks in both 2023 and 2024.

The clock is ticking on Dallas Goedert

The Eagles have Friday to come to a deal with tight end Dallas Goedert, otherwise the eight-year veteran will become a costly free agent.

The Birds certainly have incentive to sign Goedert, who the team drafted in the second round of the 2018 draft. If Goedert ends up becoming a free agent, it will trigger about $20.5 million in dead money against the Eagles' cap.

The team also needs a No. 1 tight end like Goedert after re-signing Grant Calcaterra and signing Johnny Mundt, a top blocker.

Eagles free agency moves, so far

Eagles free agent signings

  1. Arnold Ebiketie, linebacker: The former Falcons defender is signing a one-year, $7.3 million deal with the Birds, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter.

  2. Jonathan Jones, defensive back: The former Washington Commanders defender has agreed to terms on a one-year deal.

  3. Johnny Mundt, tight end: Primarily a blocking tight end who played for the Jaguars last season, Mundt agreed to terms on a one-year deal.

  4. Riq Woolen, cornerback: The Eagles agreed to terms with the former Seahawks defender on a one-year, $15 million deal, according to ESPN. 

Eagles players that have re-signed

  1. Braden Mann, punter: The Eagles are locking Mann down with a four-year, $14 million deal, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter.

  2. Grant Calcaterra, tight end: The Birds 2022 draft pick is remaining in Philly on a one-year deal.

Eagles free agents signing elsewhere

  1. Kylen Granson, tight end: Granson agreed to a one-year deal with the Tennessee Titans, according to the NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero.

  2. Azeez Ojulari, linebacker: Ojulari is returning home on a one-year deal with the Atlanta Falcons, according to the NFL Network.

  3. Joshua Uche, linebacker: Uche agreed to terms on a one-year deal with the Miami Dolphins, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter. It’ll be his fourth team in three years.

  4. Sam Howell, quarterback: The former Birds backup is remaining in the NFC East after agreeing to terms on a one-year deal with the Dallas Cowboys, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter.

  5. Matt Pryor, offensive line: First drafted by the Birds in 2018, Pryor returned to the Eagles last season and played a fair amount, including starting one game. Now he’s headed to the Arizona Cardinals on a one-year deal, according to NFL Network.

  6. Brett Toth, offensive line: The versatile backup agreed to terms with the San Francisco 49ers on a one-year deal, according to NBC Sports Philadelphia’s Dave Zangaro.

  7. Matt Pryor, offensive line: Following his second stint with the Eagles after being drafted by the Birds in 2018, Pryor has agreed to terms on a one-year deal with the Arizona Cardinals, according to NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo.

  8. Reed Blankenship, safety: One half of the Birds “Exciting Whites” duo, Blankenship has agreed to terms on a three-year, $24.75 million deal with the Houston Texans, according to NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo.

  9. Nakobe Dean, linebacker: Drafted by the Eagles out of Georgia in the third round in 2022, Dean has reached a three-year deal with Las Vegas Raiders worth $36 million, according to NFL Network.

  10. Jahan Dotson, wide receiver: The former Penn State standout, acquired in a 2024 trade with the Washington Commanders, agreed to terms on a two-year, $15 million deal with the Atlanta Falcons, according to Jordan Schultz.

  11. Jaelan Phillips, linebacker: The highly-sought edge rusher agreed to terms with the Carolina Panthers on a four-year, $120 million deal, $80 million of which is guaranteed, according to ESPN. 

» READ MORE: 2026 Eagles free agency tracker: All the Birds’ signings, trades, and other roster moves

— Rob Tornoe

Howie Roseman told us how free agency would play out. We just weren't listening.

If the airwaves and algorithms are any indication, panic has officially set in. Three of the defensive starters are gone. The superstar wide receiver could soon follow them. Taking their place are a 31-year-old blocking tight end and a reclamation project cornerback. The biggest news the Eagles made on Thursday came in the form of a reported four-year, $14 million contract extension for their punter. And there we were wondering if Nick Sirianni knew he had a punter.

The fan base is alarmed. The talking heads are puzzled. The influencers are twisting themselves in knots to explain why nothing is as it seems.

Bad news, folks. Everything is exactly as it seems. An old friend once said that if it quacks like a duck and acts like a duck, then it probably is a duck. Same goes for a capped-out football team that knows now might be the best time to take its medicine. Which is what the Eagles are.