SOURCE ADAM SCHEFTER: Eagles Replace $57 Million TE With ‘Freakish’ Big Ten Star

Philadelphia, PA — September 7, 2025

According to a report cited by Adam Schefter, the Philadelphia Eagles are already preparing for the future at the tight end position, with plans to find a successor for Dallas Goedert — the $57 million star. The name drawing the most attention is Kenyon Sadiq, the powerful, explosive Oregon tight end who’s earned the “freak” label across the Big Ten.

Goedert, one of the NFL’s premier tight ends over the past decade, will turn 31 in February. He agreed to a pay cut and signed a one-year, $10 million deal for the 2025 season, but it’s clear the Eagles are thinking about a long-term replacement.

Sources say the Eagles spent much of the offseason exploring potential trade scenarios for Goedert, though no offers were deemed strong enough to pursue. The short-term extension only reinforces the belief that the 2026 NFL Draft will be the moment Philadelphia looks to secure its future at tight end.

Standing 6-foot-4 and weighing 260 pounds, Kenyon Sadiq is viewed as one of the most complete athletes in college football. He’s not only a dangerous pass catcher but also a powerful blocker, with experience lining up everywhere from tight end to wide receiver — even quarterback in gadget plays.

CBS Sports has compared him to Kadarius Toney for his quickness and to Anquan Boldin for his ability to work in space. In 2024, Sadiq recorded 24 receptions for 308 yards and two touchdowns, including a highlight grab against Penn State in the Big Ten Championship.

If the Eagles were to bring Sadiq to Philadelphia, the Toney comparison would extend beyond style. It could signal a new layer of offensive creativity. Within Nick Sirianni’s system, Toney projects as a true “weapon X” — a versatile chess piece capable of lining up across the formation, executing jet sweeps, and forcing defenses to account for him on every snap. Pairing a talent like Sadiq with Toney could give the Eagles a one-two punch of constant motion and unpredictability, something Howie Roseman may find too enticing to pass up.

Bleacher Report recently listed tight end as the Eagles’ No. 1 priority for the 2026 Draft, with Sadiq at the top of the board. Several analysts believe Roseman is ready for a generational handoff.

Still, nothing is official inside the building. Goedert remains a respected veteran presence in the locker room, and the Eagles are focused on defending their Super Bowl crown. Whether they formally turn the page to Sadiq will ultimately come down to a front-office decision.

Rumors will swirl and the speculation won’t stop, but for now, Kenyon Sadiq and Dallas Goedert exist in the same conversation — one representing the present, the other potentially the future.

Schefter’s report may have pulled back the curtain: Goedert is the now, but Sadiq just might be the next. When that transition happens remains in the hands of the Eagles’ leadership.