The Philadelphia Eagles will be without tight end Dallas Goedert for at least the next four weeks due to a knee injury sustained in their 24-19 victory over Baltimore. Goedert will be placed on injured reserve, which will sideline him for the immediate future. The team is considering holding him out until the playoffs, depending on his recovery progress.
Goedert’s injury occurred late in the Week 13 win, forcing him to exit the game. Early reports suggested that the injury wasn’t severe, and Eagles’ management hoped for a quicker recovery. However, after an MRI on Monday and a missed week of practice, it became clear that Goedert would need to sit out for a period, with the regular season finale against the Giants being the earliest possible return date.
Before the injury, Goedert had been having a productive season, with three catches for 35 yards and a touchdown in the Baltimore game. His season totals now stand at 38 receptions for 441 yards and two touchdowns. With the Eagles preparing for their upcoming games, including a critical matchup against the Steelers in Week 15, the team will have to adjust their offense in his absence.
To fill the void left by Goedert, the Eagles will rely on backup Grant Calcaterra, who is capable of stepping up. The team has also signed tight ends C.J. Uzomah and E.J. Jenkins to the active roster from the practice squad to provide additional depth at the position. The Eagles will likely adjust their game plan to compensate for the loss of their star-tight end.
