Report: Eagles move Haason Reddick’s roster bonus, continue to look for trade

The Eagles granted star pass-rusher Haason Reddick permission to seek a trade last month, and it appears they’re in the process of moving him.

Per ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler, the Eagles moved Reddick’s $1M roster bonus to April 1st, buying themselves more time to find a trade partner.

The #Eagles are moving Haason Riddick’s $1M roster bonus, originally due March 15, to April 1, per sources.

This in theory buys Philly time for a potential trade before having to pay the money.

— Jeremy Fowler (@JFowlerESPN) March 19, 2024

Reddick, who turns 30 years old in September, signed a three-year, $45M deal with Philadelphia in 2022 and quickly outplayed that contract.

Haason Reddick since joining the Eagles

• 27.0 sacks
• 49 QB hits
• 24 tackles for loss
• Five forced fumbles

Reddick has posted double-digit sack totals in each of the last four seasons and hasn’t missed a game during his Eagles’ tenure. In the meantime, players with similar production have been paid handsomely.

On his current deal, Reddick is 24th in the NFL in average annual value. He hopes to find himself in the top-10 this offseason.

Top EDGE contracts in NFL (AAV)

• Nick Bosa: $34M
• Brian Burns: $28.2M
• TJ Watt: $28M
• Joey Bosa: $27M
• Myles Garrett: $25M
• Montez Sweat: $24.5M
• Danielle Hunter: 24.5M
• Josh Allen: $24M
• Rashan Gary: $24M
• Maxx Crosby: $23.5M

Reddick’s camp is reportedly seeking an extension that would pay him $25M annually. The Eagles have allowed the former All-Pro to gauge his market and see if any team will meet his asking price.

Philadelphia signed ascending pass-rusher Bryce Huff to a three-year, $51M deal when free agency opened and restructured Josh Sweat’s contract to keep him with the team.

Reddick may be the odd man out with Nolan Smith ready for an increased role in Year 2.

An important factor to consider: Reddick never requested a trade and would preferably like to remain in Philly.

“Never asked for a trade,” Reddick posted on Twitter. “However, I do understand it’s a business. Preparing for whatever is next!”

Unless the two parties can find a middle ground, Reddick’s days an Eagle are likely numbered.

PHLY’s Zach Berman reports that the Eagles will only move Reddick in a deal that “makes sense” — both with the compensation in return and if their cap objectives cannot be achieved with a new deal.

.@Haason7Reddick had a career-high 16 sacks during his 2022 Pro Bowl season pic.twitter.com/ewpgpLHbBC

— NFL (@NFL) June 22, 2023

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