Eagles reportedly finalizing trade to send DE Bryce Huff to 49ers after just one season

Bryce Huff's stay in Philadelphia looks set to be a brief one. After inking a three-year, $51 million contract with the Eagles last offseason, the edge rusher is reportedly on his way out — with the team working on a deal to send him to the San Francisco 49ers for a mid-round draft pick, per ESPN's Adam Schefter.

The 27-year-old has apparently already agreed to restructure his contract to help facilitate the move. While everything is lined up, the trade won’t be official until June 1.

Huff's debut campaign in Philly didn’t live up to the billing. After landing a hefty $51 million contract, the edge rusher managed just six starts and 2.5 sacks while battling through injuries that sidelined him for five games. Despite making it back for the tail end of the regular season and appearing in two playoff matchups, Huff was a shock omission for the Super Bowl — a game the Eagles went on to win convincingly, 40-22, over the Chiefs.

The situation raised more eyebrows this week when Huff was a no-show at voluntary OTAs. While attendance isn’t mandatory, many thought he'd turn up hungry to bounce back after a disappointing year — especially with Brandon Graham retiring and Josh Sweat departing in free agency, opening the door for a bigger role.

Instead, his absence only fueled speculation, and by Wednesday, word had leaked that Huff no longer figures into the Eagles’ long-term plans.

Here's some of the quick reaction from the NFL world on the news:

Things may not have panned out for Bryce Huff in Philadelphia, but his final season with the Jets painted the picture of a rising star off the edge. In 2023, Huff racked up 10 sacks and 21 quarterback hits, numbers that earned him a big-money, $51 million contract with the Eagles.

Now, there’s renewed optimism that Huff can rediscover that disruptive form in San Francisco. The 49ers are poised to reunite him with Robert Saleh, the man who oversaw his breakout campaign in New York. Saleh, who spent 2024 working as a consultant with the Packers, is back in familiar territory as the Niners’ defensive coordinator — a role he previously held before becoming a head coach.