Doug Pederson and the Eagles made another move after signing Zach Ertz to a contract extension yesterday. The team has now agreed to terms with tight end Brent Celek on a new contract that will keep him with the Eagles for the next three years. It keeps a veteran presence on the team, one that a few of the young guys look up to.
Source confirms Brent Celek 3-year, $13M deal with $6M guaranteed with #Eagles. Will have to see breakdown of $6M is fully guaranteed.
— Jeff McLane (@Jeff_McLane) January 26, 2016
Ertz on teammates: “I wouldn’t be here without Jordan Matthews pushing me each and every day. Brent Celek has been unbelievable.”
— Zach Berman (@ZBerm) January 25, 2016
Celek was drafted by the Eagles in the fifth round of the 2007 NFL Draft. He would then sign a four-year with the team in May of that year to begin his career with the team. The 2008 season saw Celek set franchise records for yards in a game with 131 in week 9. He also had 10 receptions in the 2009 NFC Championship game. His 19 catches during the 2008-2009 playoffs ranked third most in history among tight ends.
The tight end would have a breakout season in 2009 and earn himself a a six-year contract extension that would keep him with the team until after the 2016 season. His season featured 76 catches, 971 yards and 4 touchdowns. His 76 catches were the most in team history for a tight end. He was named to the 2009 USA Today All-Joe Team that season.
Celek came into the season ranked at the team’s #1 tight end, despite the recent production of Zach Ertz. Celek’s production did however drop during the 2015-2016 season. Despite only being targeting 35 times though, the tight end finished the season with 27 catches for 398 yards and 3 touchdowns, which tied for second on the team.
Ownership, Roseman recognized his value to team over the years. Wanted to make sure he ends his career as an Eagle.
— Adam Caplan (@caplannfl) January 26, 2016
He is currently second in team history among tight ends in receptions with 371, yards receiving with 4,713 and touchdown catches with 30. He is also tied for fifth in team history in receptions.
