The Philadelphia Eagles have been working hard to restock their roster as the NFL offseason continues.
Several free agents left town after the Eagles won the Super Bowl nearly two months ago. However, Eagles general manager Howie Roseman has done well at replacing the departing names with a list of veterans that includes pass rusher Azeez Ojulari and running back A.J. Dillon.
While some of the early signings helped the Eagles address pressing needs, others put pressure on some returning veterans. That includes one pass-catcher who will likely have to fight for his job in training camp following Philadelphia's recent offseason moves.
Grant Calcaterra Will Have to Fight for His Job After Offseason Signings
With Dallas Goedert's future up in the air, the Eagles have signed two tight ends this offseason: Harrison Bryant and Kylen Granson. Although some fans might view Bryant and Granson as insurance in case Goedert is sent packing, the duo's presence should actually put pressure on fellow TE Grant Calcaterra.
Calcaterra, 26, has been with the Eagles since he was drafted 198th overall in 2022. The former SMU product has mostly operated as a backup TE since moving to the City of Brotherly Love; however, that changed last season when Goedert's injury woes led to his counterpart making 13 starts in 17 appearances.
Unfortunately, Calcaterra failed to capitalize on his increased responsibilities. He only surpassed the 35-yard mark twice and never exceeded 67 yards, finishing his third NFL campaign with 24 catches for 298 receiving yards and one touchdown. If that wasn't bad enough, he only registered one catch for four yards on three targets in his last 10 games between the regular season and playoffs.
By the time the offseason arrived, Pro Football Focus had listed Calcaterra as the No. 62-graded tight end in terms of overall offense (53.1). He also struggled as a blocker, playing to career-low PFF run blocking (48.6) and pass protection (43.9) grades.
That said, Calcaterra's future with the Eagles isn't safe. They can shed nearly his entire $1.14 million cap hit by cutting/trading him at any point this offseason, according to Spotrac.
Even if Bryant and Granson aren't the biggest names, the duo's presence alone should light a fire under the struggling pass-catcher. If that situation doesn't help motivate Calcaterra to take his game to the next level, it's likely in Philadelphia's best interest to cut ties before moving forward with either free-agent signing as the TE2 behind Goedert.
Training camp is quickly approaching, meaning Calcaterra has about three months to show up in the summer looking better than ever. In the event that he can't do that, his Eagles' tenure might end before the fourth year of his rookie deal begins.