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Glenn Erby

Haason Reddick landing spots: Ranking the 5 teams most likely to trade for Eagles LB

The 2024 NFL offseason is underway for Philadelphia, and after a 32-9 wild card loss to Tampa Bay, the focus will now shift to reshaping the roster to fit two new coordinators on both sides of the ball.

The 2024 cap is $255 million, and according to Over The Cap, Philadelphia is tenth in the NFL with over $40 million in cap space.

The Birds are set to have 19 pending free agents after re-signing Brandon Graham, and with another likely retool schedule on defense, the organization could conjure up a scheme for more flexibility.

Ian Rapoport reports that Philadelphia is taking trade calls on pass rushers Haason Reddick and Josh Sweat.

Reddick finished 15th in the league with 11 sacks and made his second straight Pro Bowl.

He recorded double-digit sacks for the fourth consecutive season, leading his team in that category and tying for 15th in the NFL.

Had Nolan Smith shown that he was ready to be an elite pass rusher, then the idea would have been to cut Reddick, saving the Eagles $11 million after the dead money allotment.

Outside of the sacks, though, Reddick’s numbers were poor by his standards.

His 38 tackles were the second-lowest mark of his career, and he didn’t force or recover a fumble after forcing five and recovering three last season. His snap share (74 percent) remained identical, indicating the drop-off wasn’t due to a lack of opportunities but mismanagement from coaches.

Reddick was dropped back in coverage 15 times the last three games after dropping back just three times the first 15 games, and depending on how Vic Fangio views his role, Philadelphia could save $11 million after the dead cap hit by moving on and rolling with Nolan Smith in 2024.

Arizona Cardinals

Dec 31, 2023; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Eagles linebacker Haason Reddick (7) looks on during the second quarter against the Arizona Cardinals at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports

Like Josh Sweat, Reddick had success as a pass rusher under Gannon, and the Cardinals have a dire need at the position.

Detroit Lions

Philadelphia Eagles linebacker Haason Reddick (7) rushes at Detroit Lions tight end T.J. Hockenson (88) in the first half during an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 11, 2022, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Rick Osentoski)

Dan Campell’s group is in win now mode, and Reddick fits the mold of aggressive edge rushers that could catapult Detroit to the Super Bowl.

Houston Texans

Jan 7, 2024; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; Philadelphia Eagles linebacker Haason Reddick (7) stretches before the game against the New York Giants at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports

Houston already has reigning Defensive Rookie of the Year Will Anderson Jr. on one edge, but they could use an upgrade at the position, and with more than $57M in projected cap space, they have plenty of cash to spend on veteran upgrades.

Indianapolis Colts

LANDOVER, MARYLAND – OCTOBER 29: Haason Reddick #7 of the Philadelphia Eagles forces Sam Howell #14 of the Washington Commanders to fumble in the fourth quarter at FedExField on October 29, 2023 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)

The Colts have $60 million in available cap space, a familiar face in head coach Shane Steichen, and a fast surface.

New England Patriots

FOXBOROUGH, MASSACHUSETTS – SEPTEMBER 10: Jalen Carter #98 of the Philadelphia Eagles and Haason Reddick #7 of the Philadelphia Eagles sack Mac Jones #10 of the New England Patriots during the fourth quarter at Gillette Stadium on September 10, 2023 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)

The Patriots have more projected cap space than all but two teams.

New head coach Jarod Mayo will utilize a hybrid 3-4 defense and Reddick could replace free agent outside linebacker Josh Uche.

Chicago Bears

Dec 31, 2023; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Eagles linebacker Haason Reddick (7) looks on during the second quarter against the Arizona Cardinals at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports

Chicago needs to add edge-rush help opposite Montez Sweat, as no other edge rusher tallied more than four sacks. The Bears still ranked last in the league in sacks per pass.

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