​Dallas Goedert has been one of the Philadelphia Eagles’ most reliable offensive players for years, but reliability does not mean his role has to remain unchanged. As the Eagles continue reshaping their offense under Sean Mannion, one of the more interesting questions entering training camp is how Philadelphia plans to use its veteran tight end.Goedert still gives Jalen Hurts a trusted target in the middle of the field. He can win against linebackers, create after the catch, and provide enough blocking value to stay on the field in multiple personnel groupings. That combination has always made him valuable. The difference entering 2026 is that the Eagles’ new offensive structure could place a greater emphasis on easier touches, better spacing, and more efficient distribution rather than asking the same players to win the same way every week.AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementGoedert’s role could shift without shrinking. That is the key distinction. The Eagles do not need to reduce his importance to make the offense more balanced. They need to make his opportunities cleaner, particularly in the quick game, on play-action looks, and in the red zone.Philadelphia’s passing game has enough pieces to force defenses to defend the entire field. DeVonta Smith is the clear No. 1 receiver, while Hollywood Brown, Dontayvion Wicks, Elijah Moore, and Makai Lemon give the offense different ways to stress coverage. If Mannion distributes touches more broadly, Goedert could benefit by seeing fewer forced targets and more high-percentage looks in areas where he has traditionally been effective.That matters for a veteran tight end entering his ninth NFL season. Goedert does not need to be overloaded between the 20s to remain one of the offense’s most important players. The Eagles can use him more selectively, especially on third downs, in the red zone, and in matchup situations where defenses are focused on Smith, Saquon Barkley, or Philadelphia’s speed outside.AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementGoedert’s blocking also remains central to the discussion. If the Eagles lean into heavier personnel packages, he can help disguise intent before the snap. The same formation can produce an outside-zone run, a play-action throw, a screen, a tight end leak, or a big play. Goedert’s ability to block well enough to sell run action while remaining dangerous as a receiver gives Mannion a valuable chess piece.Eli Stowers could also influence Goedert’s role, even if the rookie is not immediately ready to become a full-time player. The Eagles drafted Stowers because of his receiving upside and long-term potential, and his presence gives Philadelphia another tight end who can eventually help create matchup problems.If Stowers develops quickly, the Eagles could use more two-tight-end looks without becoming predictable. That would allow Goedert to move around more often instead of always serving as the traditional in-line option. Philadelphia could align him a