Colts Have Major Opportunity to Trade for Eagles TE

Should the Indianapolis Colts take a swing on the Philadelphia Eagles' pass catcher?

Jan 26, 2025; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia Eagles tight end Dallas Goedert (88) against the Washington Commanders in the NFC Championship game at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-Imagn Images | Eric Hartline-Imagn Images

The Indianapolis Colts could have a golden opportunity ahead of them to address their tight end needs this offseason.

According to FOX Sports insider Jordan Schultz, the Philadelphia Eagles are open to trade discussions involving veteran tight end Dallas Goedert –– an experienced veteran coming off a Super Bowl victory and potentially a prime candidate to watch as an answer for Indianapolis' tight end desires.

Sources: The #Eagles have been open to trade talks involving TE Dallas Goedert and DE Bryce Huff.

Goedert is in the final year of his deal, while Huff — one of last year’s big free-agent signings — has seen limited playing time due to Philly’s deep rotation. pic.twitter.com/HfxyyWweL3

— Jordan Schultz (@Schultz_Report) March 14, 2025

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Goedert has been a solid component of the Eagles' passing attack since being drafted to Philadelphia in the second round of the 2018 NFL Draft. Most recently, the veteran tight end is coming off a season where he posted 42 catches, 496 yards, and two touchdowns in ten games.

For a Colts offense that's desperately coveting a stable option at tight end, Goedert could be an appealing option to look toward. He's got history with the Indianapolis coaching staff considering their Philadelphia ties –– spearheaded by head coach/offensive play-caller Shane Steichen –– and would immediately emerge as a much-needed safety net in Anthony Richardson's arsenal.

Last season, the Colts failed to have a tight end on the roster logging over 200 receiving yards –– a target Goedert broke within just over half the season. While he might not be a long-term option at the position, the 30-year-old could be a reasonable fill-in for a significant position of need for Indianapolis heading into 2025.

The Colts brass has continued to show shades of aggressiveness through the beginning stages of the offseason considering their higher-than-average free agent spending. Time will tell if they can continue that ambition onto the trade market for someone like Goedert.

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