Goedert: Eagles 'decided to go a different way' in contract talks

Philadelphia Eagles tight end Dallas Goedert planned to enter Week 1 with a new contract, but that hasn't worked out.

"We thought we'd have a deal done by this time of the year, but the team decided to go a different way. We haven't got that done yet," Goedert said Monday.

Goedert heads into the 2021 season on the final year of his rookie deal, but he's only focused on winning.

"I believe in what I can do. I believe in being able to go out and perform and whatever happens, happens," Goedert added.

The Eagles were also locked in a standoff with tight end Zach Ertz this offseason. Ertz was involved in trade rumors, but the team decided to retain him.

Goedert doesn't believe Ertz's return impacted his own contract negotiations.

"No, I don't think so," Goedert said. "When the negotiations (ended), it wasn't still sure if he was going to be here or not. But like I said, I'm happy that he's here.

"I had a four-year deal when I came into the league. I'm playing my last year, I'm excited just to go out there and show the world what I can do."

The 2018 second-round pick set career highs in receptions (58) and receiving yards (607) in 2019. He followed that up by catching 46 passes for 524 yards last season.