Philadelphia Eagles tight end Dallas Goedert is officially sidelined, expected to miss multiple weeks after suffering a sprained MCL. This nasty injury, reported by ESPN, happened during Sunday’s win over the Tennessee Titans and it’s a huge blow to their offense.
A Veteran Presence Gone
Goedert, a 31-year-old ninth-season veteran, has literally spent his entire NFL career with the Eagles, and he’s been one of the most consistent tight ends in the league. We’re talking about their No. 1 guy here, a crucial piece of that offense. He’s quarterback Jalen Hurts’ go-to weapon, especially when they get inside the 20. Think about it, that red-zone chemistry doesn’t just grow on trees.
Looking Back at the Production
He’s already put up 5 catches for 81 yards and 2 touchdowns through just two games this season, both of those scores coming in Week 1 against Washington. On Sunday, before he had to leave the game before halftime, he was limited to just one catch. Last season, he absolutely balled out, hitting a career-high 11 touchdowns on 60 catches for 591 yards. Those are big numbers to replace.
Missing multiple weeks means a significant chunk of time without their top tight end. This injury leaves a huge hole in the Eagles’ game plan, especially when they need to punch it in. We’ll be watching for updates, but for now, Philly’s offense just got a whole lot tougher.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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