In a stunning move that has sent shockwaves through the NFL, the Philadelphia Eagles are reportedly finalizing a trade to send edge rusher Bryce Huff to the San Francisco 49ers, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter. The deal, which cannot be officially processed until after June 1, will see the Eagles part ways with the 27-year-old pass rusher in exchange for a mid-round draft pick.
Schefter broke the news on X, stating, “49ers and Eagles are working to finalize a trade that will send edge rusher Bryce Huff to San Francisco for a mid-round pick. The trade cannot and would not be processed until after June 1. But both sides are working to make it happen, and Huff already has reworked his contract to help facilitate the trade.”
Huff’s departure from Philadelphia marks the end of a brief and underwhelming stint with the Eagles. After a breakout 2023 season with the New York Jets, where he recorded a career-high 10 sacks, Huff signed a lucrative three-year, $51 million contract with the Eagles last offseason. However, his 2024 campaign was marred by injuries, causing him to miss five games and muster only 2.5 sacks—far below expectations for a player of his caliber and contract.
The trade reunites Huff with 49ers defensive coordinator Robert Saleh, his former head coach with the Jets, who is expected to unlock the full potential of the talented edge rusher. Saleh’s familiarity with Huff’s skill set could prove to be a game-changer for San Francisco’s already formidable defense.
For the Eagles, the move signals a shift in strategy, as they look to reallocate resources and bolster their roster elsewhere. Meanwhile, Huff gets a fresh start with a contending NFC team, setting the stage for a potential career resurgence in San Francisco. As the trade inches closer to completion, fans on both sides are left wondering how this deal will reshape the NFC landscape.