The Philadelphia Eagles traded outside linebacker Haason Reddick to the New York Jets for a conditional third-round pick in 2026. The pick can become a second-round pick if Reddick records 10 sacks and plays 65 percent of the Jets’ defensive snaps in 2024.
Why they took the step
Reddick, who turns 30 in September, is in the final year of his contract and is looking for a new deal, so there was a looming possibility the Eagles would move him.
Although the Temple product was a good fit for the Eagles with 27 sacks in two years, it’s understandable why the Eagles aimed to rejuvenate a defense that struggled during their late-season swoon. A massive financial commitment could be considered a gamble for someone to play two or three games before turning 30. Not to mention they just signed Bryce Huff to a three-year, $51.1 million contract in free agency.
The Jets, of course, are going broke with quarterback Aaron Rodgers in town. They also lost Huff in free agency and had an obvious need on the edge.
Reddick has been productive and reliable over the last four years with 50 1/2 sacks and just one missed game. It will also be a second homecoming for the New Jersey native, and his pedigree as a recent winner with the Eagles will be valuable as the Jets attempt to live up to the franchise-altering expectations that came with the arrival of Rodgers a year ago.
Haason Reddick played twice as many snaps on first downs last season as former Jet Bryce Huff, generating 17 more pressures than him on such downs.
Reddick was one of three players to record 6 or more pressures in 8 games in 2023 (M. Parsons, J. Allen).#TakeFlight pic.twitter.com/07W9ekbKGn
– Next Generation Statistics (@NextGenStats) March 29, 2024
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Even though the Jets have long-standing problems, there is no doubt about the coach The ability of Robert Saleh to lead a defense since they started recruiting high-caliber talent a few years ago. Reddick should help in this cause.
This should be considered a surrender of a third-round pick. In an era where successful teams alternate in waves of passers, a 65% success rate is more of a hope than a probability. If Reddick meets both criteria, it means he will have had a good season, and a second-round pick would be worth it.
The Jets would probably still like to extend Reddick’s contract, but they haven’t ceded any leverage to the player by paying an exorbitant price, like a first-round pick. If Reddick has a big season and leaves in free agency, he will figure into the Jets’ compensatory draft pick formula for 2026. If the trade falls through and he leaves, it would be hard to criticize the aggressive approach taken at the with regard to a proven product.
Some notable stats from Haason Reddick:
– He has played at least 74% of snaps in each of the last four years. This could fall with #Jets.
– Over the last 4 years, ranks 4th among all defensive players in sacks (50.5), 11th in QB hits (86), 8th in TFL (51) and 9th in total pressures…-Zack Rosenblatt (@ZackBlatt) March 29, 2024
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Let’s look at this from a different perspective.
The Eagles knew they were at a crossroads with Reddick, so they went much younger in signing Huff away from the Jets. Huff, who turns 26 next month, is on an upward trajectory after a career-best 10-sack season.
Then they sent Reddick to the Jets and picked up a future second-day draft pick. It’s a good thing. I’m not trying to pretend this was part of general manager Howie Roseman’s elaborate long-term plan, but he deserves credit for getting creative during an offseason when changes were needed.
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