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Eagles’ tight end situation is more of a mess than fans think

The Philadelphia Eagles have some situations pop up at tight end that is leaving them scrambling to get things figured out quickly.

By Anthony Miller · Inside the Iggles

Published: Friday, 23 October 2026 at 3:01 PM

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Inside the Iggles argues the Philadelphia Eagles face a messy tight end situation ahead of Week 7.
Dallas Goedert missed practice on Thursday with a knee injury, putting his status against Dallas in doubt.
The Eagles released backup tight end E.J. Jenkins, leaving only Goedert and Johnny Mundt on the active roster.

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Inside the Iggles argues that the Philadelphia Eagles face significant turmoil at tight end following the release of backup E.J. Jenkins and a knee injury to Dallas Goedert. With Goedert missing Thursday's practice ahead of a matchup against the Dallas Cowboys, Philadelphia is left with only Johnny Mundt on the active roster alongside him.

The writer believes signing veteran Zach Ertz from the practice squad is the safest choice for the 2-4 Eagles. Other options include activating rookie Eli Stowers or Grant Calcaterra from injured reserve, though the author questions their readiness.

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