The Philadelphia Eagles are at a crossroads regarding Haason Reddick’s future, having granted the standout pass rusher permission to seek a trade. Despite Reddick’s talent, the team appears hesitant to commit to a lucrative long-term extension for him.
In a March 27, 2024 article titled “Eagles’ Top Hypothetical Trades to Make Splash in 2024 NFL Draft,” Bleacher Report’s Alex Ballentine proposed three potential trades that could shake things up for the Eagles. One of these scenarios involves Philadelphia sending Reddick to the Baltimore Ravens in exchange for the No. 30 overall pick in the first round.
Ballentine noted, “The Eagles have made it fairly obvious that trading Reddick before or during the draft is a move they are considering,” highlighting that the team has postponed his $1 million roster bonus to April 1, as reported by Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.
Furthermore, Ballentine observed, “The Ravens don’t usually like to sign free agents until the point where they don’t count against the compensatory formula. Trading for one wouldn’t affect the comp pick formula and would address the need with a needle-moving talent.”
He added, “The Eagles would be cashing in on an asset whose contract is about to expire anyway, while the Ravens would be gearing up for another run at the AFC championship.”
Eagles Rumors: Haason Reddick’s Next Contract Projects to be a 3-Year, $47 Million Deal
Reddick is set to carry a significant $21.8 million cap hit in 2024, marking the final year of his three-year, $45 million contract. Spotrac estimates his market value for his next deal to be in a similar range: a three-year, $47.4 million contract.
From a financial standpoint, trading Reddick to the Ravens makes a lot of sense for the Eagles. They would swap out a substantial contract for a first-round prospect on a more team-friendly rookie deal. However, if we view this as a player-for-player trade, it becomes more complex.
The No. 30 pick in the draft is perilously close to falling into the second-round territory. Can the player selected at No. 30 be expected to perform anywhere near the level the Eagles have grown accustomed to with Reddick? It would be a considerable challenge for a rookie to replicate Reddick’s production.
Reddick has established himself as one of the NFL’s premier defenders in terms of getting to the quarterback, boasting four consecutive seasons with 11 or more sacks. Last season, he recorded 38 tackles, 23 quarterback hits, 13 tackles for loss, and 11 sacks in 17 starts.
