Instant analysis of the Eagles finalizing a trade that’ll send Bryce Huff to the San Francisco 49ers for a mid-round draft pick
We initially discussed the NFL’s June 1 designation and how that date helps incentivize trades or free agent deals. Bryce Huff is unhappy and has been absent from team activities. In a move that’ll benefit both parties, Adam Schefter reports that disgruntled Philadelphia pass rusher Bryce Huff is heading to the 49ers for a mid-round draft pick.
Signed to a three-year, $51 million deal to replace Haason Reddick, Huff spent the majority of the 2024 season injured or out of the rotation.
With the move complete, we’re looking at an instant analysis of the deal.
Eagles are loaded at the edge rusher position
With Brandon Graham retiring and Josh Sweat signing with Arizona, it was assumed that Huff might take on a larger role in 2024 alongside Nolan Smith. Even after the Eagles signed Josh Uche and Azeez Ojulari, Huff has stayed away with voluntary off-season workouts, Jeff McLane of the Philadelphia Inquirer reports.
Bryce Huff wasn’t at practice. In fact, the defensive end hasn’t attended Eagles’ workouts this entire spring, an NFL source said. That doesn’t necessarily come as a huge surprise since he is unlikely to be part of the Eagles’ plans for 2025. General manager Howie Roseman, when asked about Huff in early February, might have said his story “is yet to be written,” but the fact that he was inactive for the Super Bowl said more about his future in Philadelphia.
Philadelphia has Smith, Uche, Ojulari, Jalyx Hunt, and potentially Jihaad Campbell rushing off the edge.
Philadelphia is paying to trade Huff away
The Eagles wanted Huff gone, and are taking on $9.05 million of Huff’s salary, and the 49ers are paying the remaining $7.95 million. Huff reworked his deal to make the trade happen.
Howie Roseman realized his mistake
Roseman signed Huff to a three-year contract after his 10-sack performance with the Jets. Rather than run it back, Roseman cut his losses and decided Huff wouldn’t function in Vic Fangio’s scheme. A prize-free agent signing this time last spring, Huff was a major disappointment in 2024 and saw limited playing time due to the rotation and injuries. Huff had 2.5 sacks, missed seven games, and was inactive for the Super Bowl.