Grant Calcaterra Favored To Win Backup Tight End Job
Philadelphia Eagles tight end Grant Calcaterra is the current favorite to be the primary backup to Dallas Goedert, according to Eagles reporter Eliot Shorr-Parks. The 25-year-old has been behind Jack Stoll on the depth chart since entering the league in 2022 as a sixth-round pick, but Stoll is now with the New York Giants. Calcaterra will compete with Albert Okwuegbunam Jr. and the newly-acquired C.J. Uzomah for reps in 12-personnel. While the third-year pro won't have much fantasy upside as long as Goedert stays healthy, it's worth noting offense coordinator Kellen Moore has often incorporated a second tight end in his offenses. With Moore running the Chargers offense in 2023, backup tight end Donald Parham Jr. caught 27 passes for 285 yards and four touchdowns. Backup tight ends such as Jake Ferguson (2022) and Blake Jarwin (2019-2021) were active in the red zone during Moore's tenure with the Dallas Cowboys. Calcaterra, who has nine receptions in 30 career games, won't start the season on the fantasy radar, but he could become a top waiver-wire option during the 2024 campaign if Goedert misses any time.
Jack Stoll, Grant Calcaterra To See Expanded Roles In Week 11
Philadelphia Eagles tight ends Jack Stoll and Grant Calcaterra will go on the road to face the Indianapolis Colts in Week 11. With Dallas Goedert (shoulder) placed on Injured Reserve, both backup tight ends will see their roles in the offense expanded this weekend. There is no clear-cut answer as to who will take over the role as the No. 1 tight end. Stoll seems to be the most likely candidate due to Calcaterra being a rookie. However, both may eat into each other's snaps enough to make neither a fantasy-relevant option moving forward. Keep a close eye on the snap share this week against an Indianapolis defense that gives up the 10th-most fantasy points per game, but do not consider starting either option this week.
Philadelphia Eagles tight ends Jack Stoll and Grant Calcaterra will see increased usage moving forward with tight end Dallas Goedert (shoulder) out indefinitely after suffering a shoulder injury in Monday night's loss to the Washington Commanders. Stoll has played 40 percent of the offensive snaps but is used more as a blocker. He has eight catches in 25 career games. Calcaterra, a rookie, showed some pass-catching potential in training camp. Tyree Jackson (knee) could come off Injured Reserve this week and is another player to watch at the position for Philadelphia. Stoll has four catches for 49 yards in nine games this season. The Eagles are likely to use multiple tight ends to make up for the absence of Goedert, and none of them are particularly attractive as waiver-wire pickups in standard-sized, single-year leagues.
