Training Camp Position Preview: Tight End

The Eagles will enter Training Camp with six tight ends on the roster in a room that will be led once again by Dallas Goedert. Goedert, entering his seventh season, is coming off of a season in which he recorded career highs in receptions (59) and snaps (809) despite missing three games with an injury. His ability to stretch the field has made him a threat in the offense, as well as a solid blocker with great size and strength in the running game.

The Eagles retained and added a plethora of depth behind Goedert, signing C.J. Uzomah and undrafted free agent McCallan Castles. Grant Calcaterra is set to enter Year 3 with the team after appearing in 118 offensive snaps and a career-high 155 special team snaps in 2023. Calcaterra averaged 9.8 yards per catch on four receptions for 39 yards, and brings athleticism at 6-foot-4, 240-pounds.

Albert Okwuegbunam was signed to a one-year contract in February after coming to the team from Denver in August of 2023. At 6-foot-5, 258-pounds, Okwuegbunam has the size and ability to be an option and provide depth entering Year 2 with the Eagles. E.J. Jenkins and McCallan Castles are young and hungry players that will be looking to try and show their potential and earn a roster spot in Training Camp.

Veteran C.J. Uzomah was signed to a one-year deal after seeing time in 12 games with the New York Jets in 2023. Uzomah will provide a great deal of experience to a relatively young tight end room upon entering his 10th season. The 31-year-old will give the Eagles another strong blocker that can help aid the running and passing game.

New to the Nest: Rookie McCallan Castles tallied 22 receptions for 283 yards and five touchdowns in one season at Tennessee. E.J. Jenkins returned to the Eagles on a futures contract after spending time on the Raiders practice squad. C.J. Uzomah totaled 29 receptions for 290 yards and three touchdowns in two seasons with the Jets.

Bird Talk: “I really wanted to come to a place, where in my heart, I have a feeling that we have a great chance to win a Super Bowl this year.

“It’s the culture, the fans, and everything about this team and organization that I have observed as a bystander over the years.” – tight end C.J. Uzomah

Notable Stat: Dallas Goedert became the first Eagles tight end to record at least 115 receiving yards and a touchdown since Keith Jackson in 1989. Goedert recorded 117 yards and one touchdown against the Rams in October of 2023….