The Philadelphia Eagles came close to winning the Super Bowl last season before losing to this year’s champions, the Kansas City Chiefs. The retooling of the team’s roster has begun, and standout defender Hasson Reddick is the buzz of town.
Fletcher Cox, an Eagles great, recently demolished Deebo Samuel following the Niners’ loss to Mahomes and the Chiefs. Despite the Eagles’ success and his second consecutive Pro Bowl appearance, Reddick has demanded a trade.
The Eagles now appear to be in a predicament, and the question is why they allowed it to happen.
Reddick’s Trade Situation Explained
The website AllPHLY.com responded with an analysis of the incident.
“The ‘why’ makes sense,” they explained. “Reddick surpassed the contract he signed in 2022, and he is entering the final year of his contract. He requested a new contract last year and is expected to get another this season. If he plays on his present contract in 2023, it’s difficult to envision him being a happy employee.”
According to the site, Reddick does not appear to be entirely invested in the club.
“He remained professional — and productive — this season, but having a discontented star is detrimental to both the club and the player. So he’ll most likely play on a new contract in 2024, whether in Philadelphia or elsewhere.
“Reddick is currently No. 17 in average annual salary for edge rushers,” according to the report.
Josh Sweat and Darius Slay contribute to the Eagles’ equation.
The Eagles also mentioned Josh Sweat, another outstanding edge rusher, as a potential free agent.
The Eagles, led by Coach Nick Sirianni, could afford to pay both players handsomely, but that is unlikely.
Similar to what happened with cornerback Darius Slay, Reddick could return depending on the interest and offers he receives from other teams.
