The Philadelphia Eagles have a choice about Haason Reddick’s future after giving him permission to search for a new team. They seem hesitant to give Reddick a long and well-paying contract.
Bleacher Report’s Alex Ballentine suggested three potential trades for the Eagles to make a big move before the 2024 NFL draft. One trade idea involves the Eagles sending Reddick to the Baltimore Ravens in return for the No. 30 overall pick in the first round.
“The Eagles have made it pretty clear that they’re thinking about trading Reddick before or during the draft,” Ballentine wrote in a March 27, 2024 article called, “Eagles’ Top Hypothetical Trades to Make Splash in 2024 NFL Draft.” “They moved back his $1 million roster bonus to April 1, per Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.
“… The Ravens don’t usually sign free agents until it doesn’t affect their compensatory picks. Trading for one wouldn't impact the comp pick formula and would address the need with a talented player,” Ballentine continued.
“The Eagles would be capitalizing on an asset whose contract is about to end, while the Ravens would be preparing for another chance at the AFC championship.”
Eagles Rumors: Haason Reddick’s Next Contract Projects to be a 3-Year, $47 Million Deal
Reddick is set to have a large $21.8 million cap hit in 2024. It is the last year of a three-year, $45 million contract. Spotrac projects Reddick’s market value to be about the same for his next deal: a three-year, $47.4 million contract.
For financial reasons, this trade with the Ravens makes a lot of sense. The Eagles exchange a substantial contract for a first-round prospect on a team-friendly rookie deal. If you look at this as a trade of players, it becomes more complicated.
The No. 30 selection is close to being a second-round pick. Can the player chosen at No. 30 perform at a level that matches what the Eagles expect from Reddick? This would be a tough challenge for the rookie.
The veteran has been one of the NFL’s top defenders at getting to the quarterback, recording four consecutive seasons with 11 or more sacks. Reddick had 38 tackles, 23 quarterback hits, 13 tackles for loss and 11 sacks in 17 starts last season.
Eagles Rumors: The Falcons & Cardinals Are Potential Contenders for a Hasson Reddick Trade
It remains to be seen what Reddick’s trade value will be if the Eagles make a deal. ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler reported that the Atlanta Falcons and Arizona Cardinals are two teams to watch as potential trade destinations for Reddick.
“The expectation leaguewide is that he is moved at some point,” Fowler noted in a March 23 edition of “SportsCenter,” via Bleacher Report’s Adam Wells. “The Eagles went and spent on Bryce Huff, they re-signed Josh Sweat, so they have their two pass rushers.
“Reddick seems to be the odd man out. He does want a new deal, but this is a premier guy that should have value. He wants a new contract, plus the draft capital that it’s going to take to get him. Arizona could be a team to watch because Jonathan Gannon was with him two years ago in Philly,” Fowler added.
“They worked well together and made a lot of stuff. Arizona and Atlanta need players who can attack the quarterback. There will probably be teams interested.”
