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Glenn Erby

Instant analysis of Eagles trading All-Pro pass rusher Haason Reddick to the Jets

We wrote about Haason Reddick and the Eagles, discussing a potential extension or the All-Pro pass rusher taking his talents elsewhere.

Adam Schefter reports that Philadelphia is trading Reddick to the New York Jets.

Reddick is one of four players with 50+ sacks since 2020.

Reddick finished the year with 11.0 sacks and 38 tackles in 17 regular-season games, and he recorded double-digit sacks for the fourth consecutive season, leading his team in that category and tying for 15th in the NFL.

Had Nolan Smith shown that he was ready to be an elite pass rusher, the idea would have been to cut or trade Reddick, saving the Eagles $11 million after the dead money allotment.

Here’s an instant trade analysis with the move set to be completed.

Reddick was still productive

Reddick finished the year with 11.0 sacks and 38 tackles in 17 regular-season games, and he recorded double-digit sacks for the fourth consecutive season, leading his team in that category and tying for 15th in the NFL.

Outside of the sacks, though, Reddick’s numbers were poor by his standards.

His 38 tackles were the second-lowest mark of his career, and he didn’t force or recover a fumble after forcing five and recovering three last season. His snap share (74 percent) remained identical, indicating the drop-off wasn’t due to a lack of opportunities but mismanagement from coaches.

He’ll now swap teams with Bryce Huff.

Eagles may have over thought things

Dec 31, 2023; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Eagles linebacker Haason Reddick (7) looks on during the second quarter against the Arizona Cardinals at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports

Over last 4 years, Reddick ranks 4th among all NFL defensive players in sacks (50.5), 11th in QB hits (86), 8th in tackles for loss (51) and 9th in total pressures (235).

Reddick ranked 7th among edge rushers in pass run win rate in 2024, while Huff ranked 8th.

What role will Bryce Huff play

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – AUGUST 17: Nolan Smith #3 of the Philadelphia Eagles looks on prior to the preseason game against the Cleveland Browns at Lincoln Financial Field on August 17, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)

Nolan Smith will see his snaps increase at the SAM Linebacker spot, and Huff is listed as a traditional defensive end along with Josh Sweat.

How will the Eagles replace Reddick’s snaps and edge production?

NFL is tough business

Jan 7, 2024; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; Philadelphia Eagles linebacker Haason Reddick (7) stretches before the game against the New York Giants at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports

Reddick, a native of Camden who played his college football ball at Temple, is going into the final year of his contract and was seeking a new deal.

Reddick will still be near his childhood home, but he’ll travel up the New Jersey Turnpike going the opposite direction, while there’s no gauarantee of a contract extension with the Jets.

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