Jeremy Fowler Discusses Potential Haason Reddick Trade Terms
Jeremy Fowler reported news about Haason Reddick that many Philadelphia Eagles fans didn’t want to hear. The star edge rusher appears to be on his way out the door.
The #Eagles are moving Haason Riddick’s $1M roster bonus, originally due March 15, to April 1, per sources.
— Jeremy Fowler (@JFowlerESPN) March 19, 2024
This in theory buys Philly time for a potential trade before having to pay the money.
Fowler joined Kincade & Salciunas to discuss a potential trade, three NFL teams interested in Reddick, and the market for the two-time Pro Bowler.
Eagles Shopping Haason Reddick
The Eagles gave Reddick permission to seek a trade because of a disconnect in contract extension negotiations. They subsequently signed former New York Jets edge rusher Bryce Huff to a three-year, $51.1 million deal. Rumors about a potential Josh Sweat trade disappeared when the Eagles restructured his contract last week.
The indicators have put the writing on the wall. Reddick looks like he’s leaving Philadelphia just two seasons after a celebrated homecoming for the Temple University graduate and South Jersey native.
What kind of return package would the Eagles get in a trade?
“I do believe there’s interest. It just depends on what price point for draft capital. I talked to a few teams that believe that the Eagles would need a really healthy return, which would potentially give pause to doing a deal. But as we get closer to the draft, these things do tend to heat up.” -Jeremy Fowler
Fowler mentioned the Arizona Cardinals as a potential fit.
“I look at Arizona (and the) Jonathan Gannon connection. Reddick had his best career (season) under Gannon as his DC before he went to Arizona… They need a pass rusher. They haven’t really addressed it. They’ve got a ton of draft capital (and) a bevy of 2nd and 3rd-round picks from previous trades.” -Jeremy Fowler
He mentioned the Chicago Bears and the Atlanta Falcons as other potential partners for the Eagles. All three teams need to decide how they view themselves as contenders entering 2024. The Eagles will worry more about the stockpile of draft picks their suitors will offer.
Any team that acquires Reddick will also need to sign him to an expensive long-term deal. He will turn 30 in September.
Jeff McLane also joined Kincade & Salciunas on Tuesday. He estimated that the Eagles would get a pick on the second day of the NFL Draft (Rounds 2 and 3) in a trade.
Listen to the full interviews with Jeremy Fowler and Jeff McLane.
“I bounced the idea around to some people around the league, and my guess is probably a day 2 pick. What I heard at the combine was that teams are reaching out about Reddick, but the closer they get to the deadline they’ll probably accept a trade more realistic.”
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List of Philadelphia Eagles Picks at the 2024 NFL Draft
1st Round (22nd-Overall)
Fans hoped the Eagles might pick a little bit later in the 1st round. The Eagles had the best record in the NFL when the calendar turned to November. The late-season slide and the early playoff exit has them in position to draft 22nd.
Their primary needs include offensive tackle, edge rusher, and cornerback. The Eagles selected Andre Dillard the last time they occupied the 22nd-overall spot in 2019.
2nd Round (50th-Overall)
Howie Roseman executed a blockbuster in 2022 with three 1st-round picks at his disposal. The mega-trade with the New Orleans Saints helped the Eagles get into position to acquire A.J. Brown and Jalen Carter. The last asset of the trade will materialize in 2024.
2nd Round (53th-Overall)
The Eagles still own their own 2nd-round pick in the 2024 NFL Draft. Their first two picks are the only two of their seven total picks that weren’t acquired by trade or the compensatory formula. Memorable 2nd-round picks include Brian Dawkins, DeSean Jackson, LeSean McCoy, and Zach Ertz.
4th-Round Pick (120th-Overall)
The Eagles acquired their 4th-round pick as part of the Kenny Pickett trade. They dealt a 3rd-round pick to the Pittsburgh Steelers in what was essentially a trade back into a lower round. The deal also included a pair of 7th-round picks in 2025 that Howie Roseman sent to Western PA.
5th-Round Pick (161st-Overall)
The name Jalen Reagor doesn’t spark many positive memories for Eagles fans. Roseman did trade the botched 1st-rounder for a reasonable return, however.
The Eagles cut their losses and walked away with a 7th-rounder in 2023 and a 5th-rounder in 2024. Reagor did not meet the conditions that could’ve moved this year’s pick to the 4th round.
5th-Round Compensatory Pick (171st-Overall)
The 2022 Eagles faced an unusual situation. They didn’t even worry about extending impending free agents during the season because there were too many key contributors on expiring contracts.
Javon Hargrave, T.J. Edwards, and C.J. Gardner-Johnson were among the key players who signed free-agent contracts and added to the compensatory formula that impacted the Eagles at the 2024 NFL Draft.
5th-Round Compensatory Pick (172nd-Overall)
A pick in the 5th round of the NFL Draft might not look like much. Roseman has his fair share of good picks in the late rounds, however. He grabbed Kenny Gainwell and Halapoulivaati Vaitai to become solid contributors, and the franchise landed steals Trent Cole and Brent Celek out of Cincinnati in previous drafts.
6th-Round Compensatory Pick (210th-Overall)
NFL teams are happy if picks from the later rounds end up as contributors on special teams or short-term starters who give minimal contributions.
The occasional Hall of Famer doesn’t come along often, but remember that Jason Kelce came off the board in the 6th round of the 2011 NFL Draft after the Eagles selected Danny Watkins in the 1st round. You just never know.
