Grant Calcaterra - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

Activated from IR ahead of MNF The Eagles activated Calcaterra (back) from injured reserve Monday.

Impact Calcaterra has been cleared to play Monday night against Dallas, giving Philly another capable tight end behind Dallas Goedert. It's unclear how the playing time will shake out between blocker Johnny Mundt, catch-first rookie Eli Stowers and Calcaterra, but the Eagles could lean into the tight end-heavy sets with DeVonta Smith (hamstring) and Dontayvion Wicks (ankle) both ruled out.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Deemed questionable for MNF Calcaterra, who is on injured reserve due to a back injury, is questionable to suit up Monday versus Dallas.

Impact Calcaterra has yet to play this season because of a back injury he suffered during the preseason. Philadelphia opened his 21-day practice window Oct. 14, and the tight end was able to practice in full all three days this week. Since Calcaterra is on IR, he'd need to be activated to the 53-man roster Sunday in order to be eligible to play Monday.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Full practice Thursday Calcaterra (back) was a full participant at the Eagles' practice Thursday.

Impact Calcaterra was able to open the week with a full practice as he remains on injured reserve while recovering from a back injury. The tight end has been sidelined since the beginning of the season, but he could be on track to return to action Monday night against the Cowboys.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Downgraded to out for Week 6 The Eagles downgraded Calcaterra (back) to out for Sunday's game against the Panthers.

Impact Calcaterra remains on injured reserve, though his 21-day practice window was opened earlier in the week. He's nearing a return, though his role is unclear behind Dallas Goedert and potentially even block-first TE Johnny Mundt.

OCTOBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Tagged as questionable for Week 6 Calcaterra (back) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Panthers.

Impact The Eagles could significantly bolster their depth at tight end if both Calcaterra and rookie second-rounder Eli Stowers (quadriceps) are activated from injured reserve. If he's cleared to make his 2026 debut Sunday, then Calcaterra would likely slide into the TE2 role behind Dallas Goedert and ahead of Johnny Mundt.

OCTOBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

Practice window opened The Eagles opened the 21-day practice window for Calcaterra (back) on Wednesday.

Impact Calcaterra has yet to play this season. He will have 21 days to be added to the 53-man roster. If not, Calcaterra will miss the remainder of the 2026 campaign.

OCTOBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

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SEPTEMBER 21 • Associated Press

Opening season on IR Calcaterra (back) was placed on injured reserve by the Eagles on Sunday with a designation to return.

Impact Calcaterra suffered a back injury, and he was forced to miss the team's final two games of the preseason. The tight end will now be sidelined until at least Week 5, and in his absence, Johnny Mundt will likely operate as the team's primary reserve option behind starter Dallas Goedert.

AUGUST 31 • ROTOWIRE

Misses practice Wednesday Calcatarra (back) did not participate in Wednesday's practice, Dave Zangaro of NBC Sports Philadelphia reports.

Impact It is unclear how long Calcatarra's back issue will keep him sidelined. The depth tight end re-signed with the Eagles in March, but has been pushed down the depth chart due to the drafting of second-round rookie Eli Stowers. Calcatarra likely has a spot on the 53-man roster locked up, and the reliable depth option merely needs to recover from the issue and continue displaying his versatility to the team as soon as he can.

AUGUST 19 • ROTOWIRE

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JUNE 23 • PHILADELPHIAEAGLES.COM

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MARCH 11 • SI.COM

Eagles agree to terms with Grant Calcaterra, Johnny Mundt The team adds depth to the tight end room with a pair of veterans.

MARCH 11 • PHILADELPHIAEAGLES.COM

Returning to Philadelphia The Eagles are expected to re-sign Calcaterra to a one-year deal, Jeff McLane of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.

Impact Calcaterra is expected to return to Philadelphia for the 2026 campaign, where he has spent the entirety of his four-year career. The 27-year-old caught nine passes for 76 yards and one touchdown last season and should remain one of the team's top backup tight ends for the upcoming campaign.

MARCH 11 • ROTOWIRE

Production dips in 2025 Calcaterra caught nine of 13 targets for 76 yards and one touchdown across 15 regular-season games in 2025.

Impact The fourth-year pro from SMU saw declines across several statistical categories compared to his 2024 campaign, recording fewer yards (298 to 76), targets (30 to 13) and receptions (24 to nine) while playing 356 fewer offensive snaps. The drop-off was likely influenced by Dallas Goedert's availability, as he missed seven regular-season games in 2024 but just two in 2025. With Calcaterra's rookie deal ending after the 2025 season, he's now set to enter unrestricted free agency. He could find work with a team in need of tight-end depth and compete for a larger offensive role this summer.

FEBRUARY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Ready for Sunday Calcaterra (ankle) doesn't have an injury designation ahead of Sunday's wild-card round matchup with the 49ers.

Impact Calcaterra was able to upgrade to a full participant in Friday's practice after being limited Thursday and a non-participant Wednesday. The tight end is all set to suit up for Sunday's playoff contest as the No. 2 option behind Dallas Goedert.

JANUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Upgrades to limited practice Calcaterra (ankle) was limited in practice Thursday.

Impact Calcaterra did not practice Wednesday, but he appears to be making progress ahead of Sunday's wild-card round matchup against the 49ers. Meanwhile, top tight end Dallas Goedert (knee) has logged back-to-back limited practices after having sat out Week 18. It appears both TEs have a solid chance of being available for Sunday's contest, and Friday's practice report will officially reveal whether either Calcaterra or Goedert are assigned an official injury tag.

JANUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Not practicing Calcaterra (ankle) didn't practice Wednesday.

Impact Calcaterra made an early exit from Sunday's 24-17 loss to Washington on account of knee and ankle injuries. He's now listed with just an ankle injury, but it's not enough to keep him out of practice, whereas starting tight end Dallas Goedert (knee) was a limited participant Wednesday. Goedert didn't practice or play last week, but he now appears on track to return for Sunday's game against the 49ers.

JANUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE

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JANUARY 5 • Associated Press

Exits game with multiple injuries Calcaterra (ankle/knee) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Commanders.

Impact Calcaterra appeared to sustain the injuries while being tackled by Jeremy Reaves in the third quarter, and the former was taken to the locker room to be evaluated by medical staff. Dallas Goedert (knee) is inactive, so Kylen Granson and Cameron Latu are in line for more offensive snaps at tight end for as long as Calcaterra is out of the game.

JANUARY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Highlight: Grant Calcaterra's first TD reception of '25 comes on strike from Tanner McKee Eagles quarterback Tanner McKee delivers a perfect 15-yard touchdown pass up the seam to tight end Grant Calcaterra.

JANUARY 4 • PHILADELPHIAEAGLES.COM

Notches sixth reception of 2025 Calcaterra hauled in his lone target for a four-yard reception while playing 37 of 69 offensive snaps in Sunday's 31-0 win over the Raiders.

Impact Though he saw ample playing time behind top tight end Dallas Goedert in the blowout win, Calcaterra was deployed primarily as a blocker, as he ran just six routes on the afternoon. That's been par for the course for Calcaterra throughout the season; he's logged double-digit snaps in all but one of his 12 appearances but has just six catches for 52 yards on nine targets.

DECEMBER 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Held without target Monday Calcaterra wasn't targeted while playing 15 of the Eagles' 71 snaps on offense in Monday's 22-19 overtime loss to the Chargers.

Impact Calcaterra continued to serve mainly as a blocker on offense for the Eagles; he didn't run a route on any of his 15 snaps in Week 14. Even with top tight end Dallas Goedert missing a game back in Week 2, Calcaterra hasn't made much of a splash in fantasy at any point this season. He's totaled five receptions for 48 yards and no touchdowns on eight targets through 11 appearances.

DECEMBER 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

No targets Sunday Calcaterra went without a target while playing 34 of the Eagles' 72 snaps on offense in Sunday's 16-9 win over the Lions.

Impact Though he was on the field for nearly half of the Eagles' snaps, Calcaterra ran just three routes on the night. So long as top tight end Dallas Goedert stays healthy, Calcaterra looks like he'll be limited mostly to a blocking role on offense.

NOVEMBER 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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