Eagles Brutally Remove Key Veteran From Game-Day Roster Ahead of Super Bowl Rematch vs. Chiefs

Philadelphia, PA – September 13, 2025

 Just days before the Super Bowl rematch with the Kansas City Chiefs, the Philadelphia Eagles shocked fans by removing Dallas Goedert from the game-day roster.

The news hit Eagles fans like a thunderclap. Goedert — a pillar of the offense — has spent years playing through pain. This week was no different: he suffered only a sprained knee, and, according to multiple internal sources, was still capable of playing. Goedert himself pushed to suit up, willing to accept the risk.

“Dallas is a warrior,” a teammate said. “He told all of us that if he can breathe, he’ll play. For him, wearing the Eagles jersey and taking the field matters more than any pain.”

As fans considered the strength of the Chiefs’ defense, anxiety rose. Losing such a trusted target is bound to alter Jalen Hurts’ plan of attack. Debate erupted: did the Eagles just undercut themselves before a season-defining game?

Inside the NovaCare Complex, head coach Nick Sirianni cut through the noise with calm resolve.

“We believe in our depth. We believe in the next man up. This roster was built to handle moments like this, and I’m confident the guys stepping in will shine.”
Sirianni didn’t name Goedert directly, but he hinted at the reasoning: “We always want what’s best for our players. This isn’t an easy decision, but sometimes protecting them is how you make the team stronger in the long run.”

The Eagles will hand tight end responsibilities to Grant Calcaterra and Kylen Granson, with the possibility of a practice-squad elevation to bolster the group. Both have earned praise for development and versatility — even if neither has faced a spotlight like Sunday at Arrowhead.

Though Goedert’s absence leaves a glaring hole, the staff’s message is unmistakable: this team is built on resilience, not excuses. For Philadelphia, the challenge is now bigger than Xs and Os — it’s proving that depth and resolve can carry them through the season’s first defining test.

And so the question hangs over Eagles Nation: Was the coach right to sit him for the sake of the future, or wrong to deny a warrior his chance to play?