The Philadelphia Eagles are actively receiving trade offers for experienced pass rusher Josh Sweat after allowing Haason Reddick to seek a trade earlier this year. There is now a plan to revamp the defensive end group.“Both players are likely to attract a lot of interest on the trade market,” an AFC Scouting Director tells Heavy, noting that teams may wait to see if they are released before making offers. However, both players are highly valued for their pass-rushing abilities.
According to Jeff McLane of The Philadelphia Inquirer, general manager
Howie Roseman and the Eagles are willing to trade both players. Reddick will count $21.8 million against the cap, and his new team may need to restructure his contract in a trade. Sweat and Reddick.
The arrival of new defensive coordinator Vic Fangio could mean changes to Philadelphia’s front seven as they seek to improve their pass rush following a disappointing 2023 season.
While Reddick and Sweat had a combined 17.5 sacks in 2023, only 5.5 came during the Eagles’ disappointing 1-5 finish to the season. Eagles’ Top Pass Rush Free Agent Target Revealed
If the Eagles can find a trade partner for Sweat, Reddick, or both, Philadelphia reportedly aims to sign one of the top edge rushers available in free agency on March 13.
According to Diana Russini of The Athletic, the Eagles are targeting
New York Jets
edge rusher Bryce Huff. “Look for Philadelphia to aggressively pursue Bryce Huff in free agency,” Russini posted on Twitter.
Huff, 25, is entering free agency after a standout 2023 season where he recorded a career-high 10 sacks and 67 total pressures, including 17 quarterback hits. Pro Football Focus points out.
that Huff is seen as the top free agent at the position in a relatively weak free-agent group. Signing Huff would indicate the Eagles' desire to add youth to the position by acquiring the top free agent in a limited group of available rushers. Since joining the Jets as an undrafted free agent in 2020, Huff has accumulated 17.5 sacks in 54 games.
Eagles Announce Brandon Graham Contract Extension
Brandon Graham will continue his time with the Eagles.
The Eagles have reached an agreement for a one-year contract extension with defensive end
Brandon Graham
for the 2024 season. Graham, 35, has been a mainstay in the Eagles’ front seven since being drafted in 2010, contributing 73 sacks and 467 total tackles..
The Philadelphia Eagles are actively trying to trade both starting pass rushers, Haason Reddick and Josh Sweat as free agency looms.
The 35-year-old Graham has been a stalwart along the Eagles’ front seven since being chosen in the first round of the 2010 NFL Draft.
Graham, who was instrumental in Philadelphia’s victory over the New England Patriots in the Super Bowl following the 2017 season, has logged 73 sacks, with 467 total tackles.
