Dallas Goedert says quarterback Jalen Hurts played an integral role in the tight end reworking his deal to remain with the Philadelphia Eagles

Let’s get one thing straight.  You can’t be a good leader unless you lead by example.  Therefore you have to be good at what you do or noone is going to follow you.  That’s why the team captains on any given team are usually the best players on that team.

Goedert has struggled with injuries, plaque psoriasis, and then later there was some uncertainty that he'd be back with the Eagles. During that time, Hurts made sure to make him feel important.