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Just Released Ex-Vikings TE Joins Eagles

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Close-up view of a Philadelphia Eagles helmet on the sideline at State Farm Stadium in Glendale.
A close-up view shows a Philadelphia Eagles helmet resting on the sideline during warmups before a game at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Ariz., Oct. 9, 2022. The helmet sits near the bench area as players and staff prepare for kickoff at the Arizona venue. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports.

The Jacksonville Jaguars released tight end Johnny Mundt this week after one tour of duty, and many, including this website, expected the Minnesota Vikings to kick the tires on a diminutive reunion contract. That was wrong. Instead, Mundt signed with the Philadelphia Eagles on Tuesday.

Mundt’s next landing spot came together fast after free agency opened.

Mundt was a fan favorite and “lunchpail guy” in the Twin Cities; that status may carry over nicely to Philadelphia.

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Philadelphia Added a Familiar Former Viking at Tight End

Mundt’s 2026 free agency lasted a day.

Jacksonville Jaguars tight end Johnny Mundt during a game against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium. Johnny Mundt Eagles
Jacksonville Jaguars tight end Johnny Mundt (86) lines up during a matchup with the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium on Nov. 23, 2025, in Glendale, Arizona. Mundt handled rotational tight end duties for Jacksonville, contributing on offense and special teams during the road contest against the Cardinals. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images.

Mundt to PHI

He’s back in the NFC. The Eagles website published on Wednesday: “Before the start of Free Agency, the Eagles retained a player who has been involved in the team’s run of success the past four seasons, agreeing to terms with tight end Grant Calcaterra, and then added a trusted veteran in tight end, Johnny Mundt. Both players are here on one-year deals. Mundt enters his 10th NFL season after going undrafted out of Oregon in 2017.”

“The 6-foot-4 Mundt spent his first five seasons on the Los Angeles Rams before playing the next three on the Minnesota Vikings, overlapping with new Eagles Offensive Coordinator Sean Mannion in 2022 and 2023. While it remains to be seen what Mannion’s vision is for the offense, the tight end position has played a vital part in Philadelphia, and the scheme the new coordinator has the most experience with, in both the run game and the pass game over the years.”

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Mannion and Mundt have now crossed paths thrice — in Los Angeles when Mannion lived in the Rams’ quarterback room, and Mundt played as a young tight end, in Minnesota in the same roles, and now in Philadelphia as a coach and player.

The Eagles’ Revised TE Room

Dallas Goedert may or may not return. Stay tuned. Veteran Kylen Granson is also a free agent. With those two players in flux, here’s a look at the Eagles’ TE room at the moment:

  • Grant Culcaterra
  • Johnny Mundt
  • Cameron Latu
  • E.J. Jenkins
  • Jaheim Bell

If Philadelphia prefers a more dependable TE1, and Goedert doesn’t re-sign, free agents like David Njoku and Darren Waller remain on the open market.

Career Numbers and Tenure in MIN

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In 2025, Brenton Strange became a key receiving target for the Jacksonville Jaguars, establishing himself as the team’s primary tight end. He tallied 46 receptions for 540 yards and 3 touchdowns, offering quarterback Trevor Lawrence a dependable option, especially over the middle, and commanding a larger share of the tight end targets.

This expanded role for Strange affected the depth chart, with Johnny Mundt becoming a key complementary player alongside Strange and fellow tight end Hunter Long. Mundt primarily served as Jacksonville’s TE3 throughout the 2025 season.

Vikings tight end Johnny Mundt scores a touchdown against the Arizona Cardinals as Jalen Thompson looks on. Johnny Mundt Eagles
Minnesota Vikings tight end Johnny Mundt (86) celebrates after scoring a touchdown while Arizona Cardinals safety Jalen Thompson (34) watches during first-quarter action at U.S. Bank Stadium on Oct. 30, 2022, in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Mundt found the end zone early in the matchup as Minnesota’s offense opened the scoring. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-USA TODAY Sports.

Mundt’s usage reflected his role. Over 16 games, he participated in 389 offensive snaps and contributed an additional 70 on special teams. Lawrence targeted Mundt 19 times, resulting in 9 receptions for 111 yards and 6 first downs. With Strange now cemented as Jacksonville’s lead tight end, Mundt is pursuing opportunities with a new team.

Before joining Jacksonville, Mundt played for the Vikings, signing as a free agent in March 2022. There, head coach Kevin O’Connell utilized him as a TE3.

Mundt’s connection with O’Connell began in 2017, when he entered the NFL as an undrafted free agent with the Los Angeles Rams. He spent five seasons with the Rams, including the 2020 and 2021 seasons under O’Connell’s offensive coordination, culminating in a Super Bowl victory in 2021. When O’Connell became the head coach in Minnesota, Mundt quickly followed.

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Throughout his 114-game career, Mundt has recorded 74 receptions for 658 yards and 4 touchdowns on 103 targets.

Eagles Offseason Moves

Strangely, Philadelphia has been quiet in free agency — just like the Vikings. It has signed two newcomers this week: Mundt and Super Bowl champion cornerback Tariq Woolen of the Seattle Seahawks.

The Eagles, too, are reportedly shopping for EDGE defenders after Jaelan Phillips departed for the Carolina Panthers. Their rumor mill has even lassoed Vikings outside linebacker Jonathan Greenard, who is evidently on the trade block if Minnesota cannot come to an agreement on a large contract extension.

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Eagles general manager Howie Roseman speaks with reporters at training camp at the NovaCare Complex. Johnny Mundt Eagles
Philadelphia Eagles general manager Howie Roseman addresses reporters during training camp media availability at the NovaCare Complex on Jul. 28, 2021, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Roseman discussed roster construction and offseason strategy as the Eagles prepared for the upcoming NFL season during the early days of camp. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports.

If Minnesota and Philadelphia do trade business on Greenard, the Vikings are reportedly seeking a 2nd-Round pick. That could be snagged by Greenard’s modest 3 sacks in 12 games last year.

Mundt should have no problem securing the TE3 role in Philadelphia later this summer with Mannion running the offense. He’ll turn 32 right before Thanksgiving.


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Liv Morgan reacts to Judgment Day member’s hilarious message ahead of SmackDown

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Liv Morgan reacted to a Judgment Day member’s hilarious message ahead of tonight’s episode of WWE SmackDown. Morgan will be competing in a major title match at WrestleMania later this month in Las Vegas.

Raquel Rodriguez shared a hilarious Instagram update today featuring several videos. A couple of the videos featured her parrot, and another one showed her shouting at the crowd at a WWE event about how much Dominik Mysterio and Morgan loved each other. You can check out her hilarious Instagram post below.

“Just for fun 😎 sound on 📳,” she said.

Liv Morgan reacted to Rodriguez’s post and shared that she was cracking up. You can check out Morgan’s message in the image below.

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“I am crackinnnnnnng up,” she wrote.

Morgan responded to her stablemate's post today (Source: Raquel Rodriguez on Instagram)Morgan responded to her stablemate's post today (Source: Raquel Rodriguez on Instagram)
Morgan responded to her stablemate’s post today (Source: Raquel Rodriguez on Instagram)

The 31-year-old won the Women’s Royal Rumble match earlier this year in Saudi Arabia and will be challenging Stephanie Vaquer for the Women’s World Championship at WWE WrestleMania 42. Vaquer captured the title by defeating IYO SKY at Wrestlepalooza 2025.

Current WWE champion calls out Liv Morgan for a dream match

A major WWE champion recently called out Liv Morgan for a dream match in the promotion.

Speaking with Tim Hann Rivera, NXT Women’s Champion Jacy Jayne named Morgan as her dream opponent. The champion noted that they were both from New Jersey and suggested that they would have good chemistry with each other in the ring. Jayne added that the two stars had never worked together in the past.

“I’d love to work with Liv Morgan. We’re both from Jersey. We have very similar styles. I feel like we would just have really good chemistry. I’ve never actually touched her or wrestled with her, but I just have a feeling that we would have a really great connection,” Jayne said.

Jacy Jayne says a dream match of hers is Liv Morgan: “I’d love to work Liv Morgan. We’re both from Jersey. We have very similar styles. I feel like we would just have really good chemistry. I’ve never actually touched her or wrestled with her but I just have a feeling that we

Morgan is in a storyline relationship with Dominik Mysterio on RAW. The Judgment Day recently betrayed Finn Balor and kicked him out of the faction. Mysterio and Balor will be squaring off in a singles match at WrestleMania 42. It will be interesting to see if Morgan can defeat Vaquer to become the new Women’s World Champion at The Show of Shows.

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