Eagles add eventual Dallas Goedert replacement in 2026 NFL Draft originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.

Dallas Goedert will return as the starting tight end for the Philadelphia Eagles in 2026, but his time with the franchise could be coming to an end soon.

Goedert re-signed with the Eagles on a one-year deal, meaning he will hit free agenct once again next year.

As a result, Philadelphia used its second-round selection on an SEC tight end who could be the eventual replacement for Goedert.

The Eagles selected Vanderbilt tight end Eli Stowers with the No. 52 overall pick.

Stowers tallied 62 receptions for 769 yards and four touchdowns in 2025 and is one of the top tight ends in the draft.

The 6-foot-4 tight end is a dynamic playmaker who should see some early playing time with Philadelphia, and could establish himself as Goedert's successor in 2027.