Haason Reddick was integral to the Philadelphia Eagles’ Super Bowl run in 2022. One season later, the star pass rusher could be on his way out. The two-time Pro Bowler has received permission to seek a trade, per NFL Media, while pursuing a new contract. Meanwhile, several teams have expressed interest in trading for Reddick, according to CBS Sports HQ senior NFL insider Josina Anderson.
Reddick is from the Philly area and has spoken highly of the opportunity to play for the Eagles, telling CBS Sports prior to the 2023 season he was “hopeful” to land a new deal with the team and “represent my city for the rest of my career.” But with just one season left on the three-year contract he signed in 2022, fresh off a second straight double-digit sack season for the Birds, the Temple product could be seeking a major pay raise; his $15 million-per-year average currently ranks 14th among edge rushers.
The Eagles, meanwhile, are not interested in simply offloading Reddick’s current deal, per PHLY, but are open to moving the former first-round pick if the compensation and salary cap relief are beneficial. It’s still possible the two sides could renegotiate Reddick’s contract to secure him long-term, but in the event a trade materializes, here are some potential suitors:
The Cardinals appear to be a top suitor for Reddick’s services, per ESPN. Reddick had a huge first season with the Eagles when Jonathan Gannon was his defensive coordinator, finishing tied for second in the NFL with 16.5 sacks (with Myles Garrett). His 26 quarterback hits were eighth in the NFL, and he finished tied for 10th in pressures with 68, while also having a career-high 15.9% pressure rate.
A second-team All-Pro in 2022 with Gannon, Reddick was the best pass rusher on an Eagles defense that finished with 70 sacks on the year — the first team in NFL history to have four players record double digit sacks in a season….
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Author : Cody Benjamin
Publish date : 2024-03-23 16:24:23
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