Brent Celek, Eagles Reportedly Agree on New Contract: Latest Details, Reaction

The Philadelphia Eagles announced they have agreed to a contract extension with tight end Brent Celek. Adam Caplan of ESPN reported the deal is for three years and $13 million, with $6 million in guarantees. Derrick Gunn of CSN Philly confirmed the deal.  

Caplan further broke down the deal:

Celek thanked the organization in a press conference on Friday, according to Dave Zangaro of CSN Philly. 

"This is my home now," Celek said, per Zangaro."Philadelphia is my home forever."

"This is the greatest city to play for in the NFL," he added per Tim McManus of 97.5 FM. 

Celek, 31, caught 27 passes for 398 yards and three touchdowns in 2015. With the emergence of Zach Ertz in Philadelphia, Celek has remained relevant because he is a solid blocking tight end who is also still capable of making an impact in the passing game. He's also extremely durable, having missed just one game in his nine-year career.

With Ertz signing a five-year, $42.5 million contract extension already this offseason, it's clear Celek is the backup option in this offense and will continue to function largely as a blocking tight end.

The Eagles have made a pretty large financial commitment to a backup, however. Celek was due $5 million in the 2016 season—none of it guaranteed—which led many to believe that he would be cut this offseason or asked to restructure his contract, not signed to a contract extension.

Nonetheless, Celek will fill an important role in the team's offense and give the Eagles solid insurance in the event that Ertz goes down to an injury.