The Eagles are expected to be without Dallas Goedert (knee) this week and perhaps for a while thereafter. Uzomah should be active for Week 14 against the Panthers while Grant Calcattera operates as the team’s No. 1 tight end. Calcaterra has been somewhat productive in his 2024 starts and profiles as a desperation fantasy option in the run-heavy Eagles offense.

The Eagles released the veteran tight end in late August. He’ll slot in as an occasional blocker behind Dallas Goedert. Uzomah had eight catches for 58 yards and a touchdown in 2023.

Uzomah managed 29 receptions over 21 games with the Jets over the past two years, following eight seasons with the Bengals. The Eagles had signed the journeyman on a one-year deal in April, and had apparently seen enough in training camp. Philadelphia’s tight end depth chart now includes Dallas Goedert, fantasy folk legend Albert Okwuegbunam, and Grant Calcaterra.

Uzomah posted a line of 8-58-1 for the Jets in 12 games last season, becoming a forgotten man in an offense that was desperate for offensive threats outside of Garrett Wilson and Breece Hall to emerge. He’ll now join the Eagles, presumably as added depth behind Dallas Goedert and Albert Okwuegbunam, who signed a one-year contract extension with them this offseason. Uzomah is a long way from being a fantasy contributor in 2024.