Haason Reddick, a two-time Pro Bowl player, is being traded for by the Philadelphia Eagles. Hours before Super Bowl 58, NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport released a shocking report stating that the Eagles are letting Reddick consider trades.
In a February 11, 2024 X message, Rapoport said, “Sources: Eagles All-Pro edge rusher Haason Reddick has received permission to seek a trade following another disruptive season featuring double digit sacks.” “The 29-year-old might end up somewhere else after recording 27 sacks in two seasons with Philadelphia.”
Brad Spielberger of Pro Football Focus suggests a possible trade deal for the Eagles that would send Reddick to the Houston Texans. In return for Reddick, the Eagles receive the No. 59 overall pick.
For most Philadelphia fans, trading Reddick for merely a second-round pick will be inconvenient. Reddick and Will Anderson Jr., the defensive rookie of the year, would make a formidable combination for the Texans.
This isn’t a move taken in response to Reddick’s lack of output. Reddick’s three-year, $45 million contract is about to expire.
In 2024, the star pass rusher’s salary is expected to be $14.2 million, with a $21.3 million cap hit. Reddick’s trade value may suffer because he only has one season left on his contract and a lucrative extension is about to expire.
Spielberger wrote in a story titled “4 NFL trades that could shake up the 2024 offseason” on February 13 that “Reddick wasn’t quite as dominant in 2023, with his pass-rush grade dipping from 90.0 to 75.2, his pass-rush win rate from 16.8% to 14.4%, and his pressure rate from 15.9% to 12.6%.” “Even so, he remained a very good edge defender, having played in more than 800 snaps and recorded double-digit sacks for four seasons running.
“Teams will call Philadelphia in search of a smaller outside linebacker with good bend around the edge, quick pressure production, and the ability to get upfield quickly. They will also likely look to extend Reddick as part of the deal. The Houston Texans will switch to a pass-rush specialist to play opposite Will Anderson Jr. if they are unable to sign Jonathan Greenard in free agency.
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