Report: Eagles trading Reddick to Jets
The Philadelphia Eagles are trading star pass-rusher Haason Reddick to the New York Jets in exchange for a conditional 2026 third-round pick, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter.
The pick will reportedly become a second-round selection if Reddick plays 67.5% of New York's snaps and records at least 10 sacks in 2024. The 29-year-old has hit both of those milestones in each of the last four campaigns.
The Eagles gave Reddick permission to seek a trade in February as he's entering the final season of his current contract. The veteran defender currently doesn't have a new deal with the Jets, according to Schefter, who adds that N.Y. would get a compensatory pick if Reddick leaves in free agency in 2025.
New York is expected to take on $14.5 million of Reddick's 2024 compensation, while Philadelphia will be responsible for the $1-million roster bonus he was due in early March, per Mike Garafolo of NFL Network.
Reddick has been the Eagles' best edge rusher since joining the team on a three-year, $45-million contract during the 2022 offseason. In two years, the 2017 first-round pick led Philadelphia in sacks twice and combined for 27 sacks while earning two Pro Bowl selections.
In 2022, Reddick posted a career year, leading the NFL with five forced fumbles and setting career highs with 26 quarterback hits and 16 sacks. He claimed his first second-team All-Pro nod that season.
The Reddick trade marks a significant loss to the Eagles, who will now rely on pass-rushers Josh Sweat, Bryce Huff, Brandon Graham, and Nolan Smith, among others. Huff joined the team this year on a three-year, $51-million deal after playing four seasons for the Jets.
After losing Huff to free agency, New York was in the market for a veteran edge rusher but recently missed out on Jadeveon Clowney, who signed with the Carolina Panthers. Reddick is the Jets' first main defensive acquisition this offseason and will join a front four headlined by defensive lineman Quinnen Williams and pass-rusher Jermaine Johnson.
New York will be the fourth team of Reddick's career, as he's also played for the Arizona Cardinals (2017-20) and Panthers (2021).
The Jets, who haven't advanced to the playoffs in 13 years, have been aggressive in 2024. Robert Saleh's outfit made splashes by signing receiver Mike Williams and left tackle Tyron Smith and also traded for right tackle Morgan Moses.
New York's defense - the 12th-best in the NFL in scoring in 2023 - ranked in the top five for yards allowed in the last two seasons.
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