Haason Reddick‘s Eagles future seemed to be in doubt when it was learned over the weekend the Eagles gave him permission to seek out a trade. Further clarity on the matter has since emerged, and an extended stay in Philadelphia has not been ruled out.
Reddick made it clear when speaking to Bleacher Report’s Jordan Schultz that he never submitted a trade request. More to the point, the two-time Pro Bowler added that his desire is to remain with the Eagles on a new deal. One year remains on Reddick’s current pact.
“This is home for me,” Reddick said (via Schultz). “I was born and raised here. Two of the most fun years playing football in my life came here. I’ve cherished being an Eagle.”
As Schultz further details, the Eagles’ move allowing Reddick to find a trade partner was voluntary on the part of the latter’s camp. Coming off two strong seasons in Philadelphia, the former Cardinal and Panther could be in line for a significant raise on an extension. He is owed $15.5MM in 2024, but none of his base salary is guaranteed and his cap hit currently sits at $21.87MM.
The 2017 first-round pick quickly outplayed the three-year, $45MM deal he signed with the Eagles in 2022, becoming a bargain after continuing his breakthrough stretch as a pass rusher. Initially miscast as an off-ball linebacker in Arizona, Reddick has been one of the game’s top sack artists since the Cardinals moved him back outside midway through the 2020 season. Reddick led the way in the 2022 Eagles’ pursuit of the 1984 Bears’ single-season sack record, pacing the NFC champions with 16. Reddick added an NFL-high five forced fumbles, making an impact in those playoffs as well by tacking on 3.5 sacks in blowout wins over the Giants and 49ers. The latter of those involved knocking Brock Purdy out of the NFC championship game.
Reddick finished with 11 sacks this past season but did not force any fumbles. As the Eagles’ defense fell apart, Reddick did not record a sack over the team’s final five games. But the Eagles have him on a team-friendly deal. Reddick, 29, sits tied for 17th among edge defender AAV. While Reddick confirmed he did not seek a trade, he stopped short of ensuring he will be an Eagle in 2024, indicating he is “preparing for what’s next.” How Reddick’s trade market looks will paint a clearer picture of his extension price point, adding intrigue to what could be complicated negotiations between the Eagles and the two-time Pro Bowler.
A Reddick trade would obviously impact Philly’s pass rush, though the team did select Nolan Smith — a Georgia prospect who received Reddick comps leading up to last year’s draft — in last year’s first round. The team also has Josh Sweat joining Reddick in going into a contract year. Many questions remain after the Eagles unraveled to close out the season. Reddick joins a number of key contributors on that side of the ball going into an age-30 season or beyond. But the seven-year veteran’s contract will be a key issue for the Eagles to resolve this offseason.
Sam Robinson contributed to this post.
All these insiders really seem to get things wrong with the Eagles lately. Kelce hasn’t retired yet, DeVonta Smith went on Kay Adam’s show with AJ Brown and called out all the BS the media is spreading about Brown, and now this.
Yeah, sure he didn’t. As we all know, teams routinely grant permission for players to seek trades just for fun.. “Hey guy, you’ve been good for us, just go ahead and see what kind of package you can get us for u”. Happens all the time…..
Eagles literally did the same thing with Slay last offseason.