Eagles trade edge rusher Haason Reddick to Jets for draft pick

Wealthy Cimini, ESPN Workers AuthorMar 29, 2024, 04:15 PM ET

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Looking for an edge rusher within the wake of Bryce Huff’s departure in free company, the New York Jets acquired Haason Reddick in a commerce with the Philadelphia Eagles.

The Jets despatched a conditional 2026 third-round decide to the Eagles that improves to a 2026 second-rounder if Reddick reaches 67.5% play time and 10 sacks, sources advised ESPN’s Adam Schefter on Friday. In 2023, Reddick recorded 11 sacks and 38 tackles in 17 video games. He performed 74% of the defensive snaps.

Principally, the Jets and Eagles swapped edge rushers. Huff, who led the Jets with 10 sacks final season, signed a three-year, $51 million contract with the Eagles on Day 1 of free company.

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The Jets pursued Shaq Barrett and Jadeveon Clowney in free company, however they signed with the Miami Dolphins and Carolina Panthers, respectively.

In Reddick, 29, the Jets are getting a confirmed commodity. He has 50.5 sacks over the previous 4 seasons, the fourth-highest whole within the NFL. Reddick and Cleveland Browns star Myles Garrett are the one two gamers to document at the very least 10 sacks in every of the previous 4 seasons.

Reddick, launched by the Jets on Monday, mentioned, “I am pleased to be round a gaggle of fellows like this, a gifted roster comparable to this one. It may be enjoyable man; I do not suppose anyone’s prepared for what is going on to occur however it should be enjoyable and it should be enjoyable to observe as nicely.”

The draw back to the commerce is the Jets are inheriting an enormous contract. Reddick is because of make $14.25 million in base pay in 2024, the ultimate 12 months of his contract. If they do not re-sign him, and he leaves as a free agent subsequent 12 months, the Jets can be in line for a compensatory draft decide in 2026. It is also doable that the Jets give him a brand new contract earlier than the approaching season.

Reddick can be due a $1 million roster bonus on April 1. The Eagles are anticipated to pay the bonus, a supply mentioned. It was initially due in March, however the Eagles and Reddick pushed it again to assist facilitate a commerce.

That is the newest in a collection of win-now strikes by the Jets, who’re attempting to capitalize on their Aaron Rodgers window. They acquired tackles Tyron Smith and Morgan Moses, each 33, and likewise added large receiver Mike Williams, 29, who’s coming off ACL surgical procedure.

The Jets are loaded at defensive finish, with Reddick becoming a member of starters Jermaine Johnson and John Franklin-Myers and 2023 first-round decide Will McDonald. In addition they have backup Micheal Clemons.

“The truth that we’ve a bunch of younger canines, we will make all of it simpler for one another. The assault, the assault, the assault model, I am all for it,” Reddick mentioned Monday. “I am all about always placing QBs underneath duress. With the group that we’ve, the entrance that we’ve, we’ll have the ability to do that actually typically.”

Sometimes, the Jets wish to rotate 4, generally 5 defensive ends in a recreation. Reddick’s arrival may impression McDonald, who is predicted to have a bigger position after a nondescript rookie 12 months. It additionally may impression Franklin-Myers, who carries a $16.4 million cap cost. They may strategy him a few pay lower.

“The extra, the merrier,” coach Robert Saleh mentioned final week on the annual league assembly in Orlando, Florida.

The priority with Reddick is that he tailed off on the finish of final season, ending with 5 straight sackless video games (together with one within the playoffs). The Eagles modified defensive coordinators in the course of the season, which appeared to have an effect on Reddick’s position and utilization.

“All types of juice and gasoline off the sting. He is undoubtedly an issue,” Saleh mentioned of Reddick earlier than going through the Eagles final season. “… He is undoubtedly discovered a brand new lease on life in that entrance. He is dynamic. He is versatile. They will do plenty of various things with him, however he is a three-way rusher. He can win inside. He can win outdoors. He can run proper by way of you.”