Bryce Huff's reaction to Eagles-49ers trade makes it obvious he was never a good fit for Philly
Just a year ago, the Philadelphia Eagles believed they had found the perfect successor to Haason Reddick when they signed edge rusher Bryce Huff to a massive three-year, $51 million contract. The move was celebrated as a major free-agent acquisition, and the Eagles hoped Huff would immediately step into a key role on their defense. […]
Just a year ago, the Philadelphia Eagles believed they had found the perfect successor to Haason Reddick when they signed edge rusher Bryce Huff to a massive three-year, $51 million contract. The move was celebrated as a major free-agent acquisition, and the Eagles hoped Huff would immediately step into a key role on their defense.
Unfortunately for Philly, things didn’t go as planned.
Huff’s 2024 season turned out to be a major disappointment. He managed to record just 2.5 sacks across 12 games, far below expectations for a player signed to such a significant deal. Making matters worse, Huff missed five games due to a lingering wrist injury, which further limited his ability to make an impact on the field.
With declining production, health concerns, and a growing sense that Huff simply wasn’t the right fit in the Eagles’ defensive scheme, the team decided to cut their losses. Last week, they traded the 25-year-old pass rusher to the San Francisco 49ers in exchange for a mid-round draft pick.
Adding to the narrative that Huff had grown discontented during his time in Philly were persistent rumors about his unhappiness with the organization. Those whispers gained even more traction following the trade, when Huff posted a photo of himself flashing a peace sign shortly after news of the deal broke, widely interpreted as a farewell message, and possibly a subtle jab at his former team.
Typically, Eagles players hate to go and are notorious for sending sweet messages to their fans, but not this time.
In the end, the Eagles' gamble on Huff didn’t pay off, and both sides will now look to move forward.
The good to come from all of this, however, is that the Eagles won't have to pay up all the guaranteed $17 million to Huff.
Instead, the Eagles now will take on only $9.05 million of Huff's salary, leaving the 49ers responsible for the remaining $7.95 million.
