After numerous speculations, the Philadelphia Eagles have ultimately decided to trade Hasson Reddick to the New York Jets. What’s surprising is that in exchange for a pass rusher who has consistently achieved double-digit sacks over four consecutive seasons, the Eagles will receive just a conditional third-round pick.
There’s a silver lining for Eagles supporters, however, as considering Reddick’s track record, there’s a strong possibility that the pick owed by the Jets could upgrade to a second-rounder.
ESPN’s Adam Schefter provided the details of the trade on March 29 via X, stating, “Eagles are sending edge-rusher Haason Reddick to the New York Jets for a conditional 2026 third-round pick that could be a second, sources tell ESPN. The 2026 pick becomes a 2nd if Reddick has 67.5% playtime this season and has 10 or more sacks. If not, it’s a 2023 third.”
A recent trade proposal featured on Bleacher Report suggested that the Philadelphia Eagles could acquire the No. 30 pick in the first round from the Baltimore Ravens in exchange for Reddick. However, it appears that Reddick’s trade value didn’t meet the high expectations of some. ESPN’s Bill Barnwell described this exchange as a “remarkable outcome” for Philadelphia under the circumstances.
“In light of the situation, this represents quite a significant return for a player whom the Eagles might have otherwise released if a trade hadn’t materialized,” Barnwell commented in a message on X dated March 29. “The potential value of that 2026 pick could be substantial, especially if the Jets lack a solid plan post-Rodgers.”
Reddick is entering the last year of a three-year contract worth $45 million. Ultimately, the Eagles chose to cut costs by swapping out Reddick’s substantial contract for a significantly more economical deal with a future rookie.
“It’s evident that Haason Reddick‘s trade value fell short of fans’ expectations,” DiBona explained in a message dated March 29 on X. “This became apparent when Reddick remained untraded earlier in the offseason.”
