The Eagles retooled this offseason, signing All-Pro quarterback Jalen Hurts to a massive contract extension and adjusting after losing some big-name defenders in free agency.
If Philadelphia thought they had a problem after Rashan Gary agreed to a five-year, $107 million extension with Green Bay, wait until Howie Roseman sees Montez Sweat’s new deal.
New #Bears edge Montez Sweat has agreed to a massive 4-year extension worth $98M in new money — $24.5M average per year. He gets $72,865,360 guaranteed with the total deal being worth $105M.
The deal was done by @KlutchSports agents Damarius Bilbo & Kelton Crenshaw. pic.twitter.com/aRQQdGROZZ
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) November 4, 2023
According to Ian Rapoport, The Bears and new star pass-rusher Montez Sweat have agreed to terms on a 4-year that’s worth $72 million guaranteed.
The deal comes almost three months after Haason Reddick was asked about his salary and where it ranks among the NFL’s top pass rushers.
The $24.5 million per season puts Sweat ahead of Gary and on par with Myles Garrett, making him the 5th highest-paid edge rusher in the NFL.
GM Howie Roseman focused on adding younger talent in free agency this offseason, with the potential for impactful production on a cheap deal.
With Sweat’s new deal in place, here’s how it impacts the Eagles and Haason Reddick.
Comparing Sweat to Reddick in 2022
Sweat and Chase Young were in-line for an extension with Washington before both players were traded and looking towards free agency.
Sweat had 27 solo tackles, 19 assists and 8.0 sacks in 17 games in 2022.
Reddick had 35 solo tackles, 14 assists, 16.0 sacks and 3 fumble recoveries in 17 games in 2022, while being selected to play in his first Pro Bowl, and earning All-Pro honors.
Comparing Sweat to Reddick in 2023
Sweat has 32 tackles, 6.5 sacks, 10 tackles for loss, and 11 QB hits.
Reddick has 6.5 sacks after a slow start, 18 hurries, 10 QB hits and 28 total pressures.
Highest paid edge rusher in 2023
After Nick Bosa signed his new deal, he became the highest paid edge rusher and defender at $34M average per season.
T.J. Watt ranked second among edge rushers at $28.15 million per year followed by Joey Bosa ($27 million) and Myles Garrett ($25 million). The new money in Sweat’s deal puts him just below Garrett at $24.5 million, and ahead of Maxx Crosby, Rashan Gary and Khalil Mack.
The Guaranteed money puts Sweat at No. 6 behind Behind T.J. Watt’s $80 million.
Reddick compared to his peers
Reddick is entering the second of a three-year, $45 million deal and he’ll now be the 17th highest paid edge rusher in the NFL per year according to Over The Cap.
Final observation
The 29 year old Reddick has two years remaining on his deal, but 2023 is the last year of guaranteed money, and he’ll carry a $20 million cap hit.
In terms of pass rushers making more money than the Eagles All-Pro, only T.J. Watt, Khalil Mack, Troy Hendrickson, Von Miller, and Danielle Hunter are Reddick’s age or older.
If Philadelphia doesn’t sign Reddick to an extension or add new money to his deal, he’ll be a 30 or 31-year old free agent looking for a new deal.
With Howie Roseman drafting Nolan Smith, things could get interesting this upcoming offseason regardless of the numbers Reddick post.
