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USA Today
10 hours ago
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- USA Today
Breaking down 49ers EDGE group after Bryce Huff trade with Eagles
Breaking down 49ers EDGE group after Bryce Huff trade with Eagles On Friday, ESPN's Adam Schefter shocked the NFL world when he reported that the San Francisco 49ers were finalizing a trade with the Philadelphia Eagles for edge rusher Bryce Huff. Huff, 27, played collegiately at Memphis from 2016-19, earning All-AAC honors in both of his final two seasons with the Tigers before the New York Jets signed him as an undrafted free agent after the 2020 NFL draft. In four seasons with New York, Huff appeared in 54 games and recorded 65 tackles (17 for a loss), 43 quarterback hits, 17.5 sacks, three passes defensed and a forced fumble. Last year, he inked a three-year, $51.1 million deal with the Eagles, and while he missed time with a wrist injury, he finished his first season with the club with 13 tackles (three for a loss), four quarterback hits, 2.5 sacks and a forced fumble. Now, he'll join a 49ers front that should wreak havoc for opposing quarterbacks. Let's take a look at the rest of the group. Nick Bosa Bosa has been one of the most productive pass rushers in the league since San Francisco took him in the first round (No. 2 overall) out of Ohio State in the 2019 NFL draft. In fact, he has the fourth-most sacks (62.5) since he entered the league, only behind Cincinnati's Trey Hendrickson (75), Cleveland's Myles Garrett (82) and Pittsburgh's T.J. Watt. In 2025, he'll be the team's top pass rusher as long as he remains healthy. Mykel Williams The 20-year-old from Georgia was the 49ers' top selection (No. 11 overall) in this year's draft after recording 67 tackles and 14 sacks in 40 career games with the Bulldogs over three years. He has the athleticism to be great, but he might need some time to develop and grow before he's truly successful. He'll probably start opposite Bosa in the team's season opener. Yetur Gross-Matos Gross-Matos was a second-round selection (No. 38 overall) of the Carolina Panthers in the 2020 NFL draft, and he signed a two-year contract with the 49ers last offseason. In 2024, he appeared in a career-low 11 games and finished with just 19 tackles (six for a loss), seven quarterback hits and four sacks. San Francisco was hoping for more. The former Nittany Lion has a chance to play a rotational role in 2025, but the addition of Huff may make him expendable, especially if San Francisco can save $4.82 million by releasing him after June 1 (per Over the Cap). Robert Beal Jr. The 26-year-old spent four years at Georgia, including one with Williams before the 49ers took him in the fifth round (No. 173 overall) in the 2023 NFL draft. He only played in four games as a rookie and then played 13.9% of the team's defensive snaps in 14 games last year, recording 11 tackles. Beal's deal is inexpensive, and he does provide some special-teams value, which should keep him around for another year. Sam Okuayinonu The Liberian Native went undrafted in 2022 following a collegiate career at Maryland that saw him earn All-Big Ten honors in his final season. After a brief stint with the Tennessee Titans in his rookie year, he signed with the 49ers for 2024. Last year, he appeared in 16 games, recording 35 tackles (six for a loss), seven quarterback hits, three sacks, a forced fumble and a pass defensed. After playing 42.2% of San Francisco's defensive snaps last year, he could play a rotational role as well in 2025. Jonathan Garvin Garvin played three years at Miami (2017-19) before the Green Bay Packers selected him in the seventh round (no. 242 overall) of the 2020 NFL draft. He spent three years in Green Bay, appearing in 38 games and recording 32 tackles (one for a loss), seven quarterback hits, two passes defensed and 1.5 sacks. He also played with UFL's Birmingham Stallions in 2024 before moving on and off San Francisco's practice squad multiple times last year. The 25-year-old will likely be fighting for a roster spot this offseason after not playing in an NFL game the last two years. Tarron Jackson Jackson, 26, was a sixth-round pick (No. 191 overall) of the Eagles in the 2021 NFL draft following a college career at Coastal Carolina that included an All-American final season. After three years in Philadelphia, he had a short tenure with the Carolina Panthers, another back with the Eagles before landing with the 49ers to end the year. However, he never played in a game for San Francisco. Jackson will have a lot of work to do if he wants to work his way onto the roster in 2025.
Newsweek
12 hours ago
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- Newsweek
49ers' Christian McCaffrey Receives Major Injury Update
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Heading into the 2025 NFL season, the San Francisco 49ers are going to be an interesting team to watch. After a busy offseason that saw a lot of key pieces leave town, no one truly knows what to expect from the team. Two years ago, the 49ers were the best team in the NFL before losing to the Kansas City Chiefs in the Super Bowl. Last year, they missed the playoffs and were plagued by many different injuries. Entering the upcoming year, health is going to be a huge factor for San Francisco. Christian McCaffrey and Brandon Aiyuk are just two of the players working their way back from injury. Christian McCaffrey #23 of the San Francisco 49ers runs with the ball against the Arizona Cardinals at Levi's Stadium on October 01, 2023 in Santa Clara, California. Christian McCaffrey #23 of the San Francisco 49ers runs with the ball against the Arizona Cardinals at Levi's Stadium on October 01, 2023 in Santa Clara, California. Photo bySpeaking of McCaffrey, he was one of the biggest losses of last season. He only played in four games before being ruled out for the year. Read more: 49ers' Kyle Shanahan Makes Major Brock Purdy Statement After Huge Contract To start the season, the 28-year-old running back was dealing with bilateral Achilles tendinitis to begin the year. He missed the first eight games of the season. Once he recovered that from that issue, he came back to the field and quickly went out again due to a PCL injury. John Lynch spoke out on Friday with an update about McCaffrey. Things sound good for the 49ers' star running back. "He looks really good to me (with a laugh)," Lynch said. "He looks bouncy, he looks explosive... I can tell you this, he's put in the work and looks great out here." This is great news for San Francisco. A healthy version of McCaffrey is one of the best playmakers in the NFL. Back in the 2023 season, McCaffrey showcased what kind of player he's capable of being when healthy. He played in 16 regular seasons, carrying the football 272 times for 1,459 yards and 14 touchdowns. He averaged 5.4 yards per carry. In addition, he caught 67 passes for 564 yards and seven more scores. Read more: Former Seahawks WR Throws Major Shade at Steelers' DK Metcalf Hopefully, he will be able to put together another full season in 2025. If he can stay on the field and healthy, he'll give the 49ers a much better chance of getting back to the postseason. With him on the field, quarterback Brock Purdy's job will be much easier as well. Purdy faced a lot of pressure without the elite running back threat on the field in 2024. San Francisco will kick off the 2025 season with a Sept. 7 matchup on the road against the NFC West division rival Seattle Seahawks. For more San Francisco 49ers and NFL news, head over to Newsweek Sports.
CBS News
12 hours ago
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- CBS News
49ers reportedly acquiring Bryce Huff from Eagles in exchange for draft pick
The San Francisco 49ers have agreed on a deal to acquire Bryce Huff from Philadelphia after the pass rusher restructured his contract with the Eagles. A person familiar with the situation said Friday the two sides agreed to the trade after Huff revised his contract. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the trade can't be completed until after June 1 because of salary cap ramifications for the Eagles. ESPN first reported that the teams were finalizing the deal for a Day 3 draft pick. Huff was set to make $17 million in fully guaranteed money this year and now the Eagles will pay $9.05 million of that with the 49ers on the hook for the remaining $7.95 million, according to ESPN. Bryce Huff #0 of the Philadelphia Eagles rushes the passer against Andrew Wylie #71 of the Washington Commanders at Lincoln Financial Field on November 14, 2024 in Philadelphia, move to acquire Huff gives San Francisco another needed option at edge rusher across from star Nick Bosa and reunites Huff with Robert Saleh, who was his head coach at the New York Jets during his most productive season in 2023. Huff had 10 sacks that season and recorded 67 pressures on just 334 pass rush snaps, according to Pro Football Focus. Huff translated that breakthrough season into a three-year, $51.1 million deal with the Eagles. He had only 2 1/2 sacks and 23 pressures in his one season in Philadelphia, missing five games with a wrist injury. He was then a healthy scratch in the Super Bowl. Huff was originally an undrafted free agent by the Jets in 2020 out of Memphis. He had 7 1/2 sacks in his first three seasons before the breakthrough campaign under Saleh in 2023. The Niners were in need of another pass rusher after cutting Leonard Floyd early in the offseason. They drafted Mykel Williams 11th overall in April but had no other defensive end who had a season with at least five sacks in the NFL. Yetur Gross-Matos is the only other edge rusher on the roster with extensive experience. Gross-Matos had four sacks last season in his first year with San Francisco.
USA Today
12 hours ago
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- USA Today
Eagles legend Brandon Graham breaks down why Bryce Huff struggled in a new system
Eagles legend Brandon Graham breaks down why Bryce Huff struggled in a new system Philadelphia legend Brandon Graham told Ross Tucker that the switch from the 4-3 Wide Nine to a 3-4 defense is the reason Bryce Huff struggled with the Eagles. The defending Super Bowl champions are moving on from Bryce Huff, as the Eagles are finalizing a post-June 1 trade with the 49ers that'll send the pass rusher to San Francisco for a mid-round draft pick. It's a disappointing end to a perceived upgrade after Philadelphia signed Huff to a three-year, $51 million deal to replace Haason Reddick. Huff spent the majority of the 2024 season injured or out of the rotation. Two-time Super Bowl winner Brandon Graham went through his own early career struggles, and during a sit-down with Ross Tucker, the Eagles legend blamed Huff's struggles on switching schemes. A prize-free agent signing this time last spring, Huff was a major disappointment in 2024 and saw limited playing time due to the rotation and injuries. Huff had 2.5 sacks, missed seven games, and was inactive for the Super Bowl. Huff was entering the second year of that $51 million contract with $16.75 million guaranteed. He'll be reunited with Robert Saleh, the 49ers' defensive coordinator, and his coach in New York with the Jets when Huff had a breakout campaign.
USA Today
12 hours ago
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- USA Today
Bryce Huff says Peace to the Eagles on social media after news of a looming trade to 49ers
Bryce Huff says Peace to the Eagles on social media after news of a looming trade to 49ers Bryce Huff changed his social media profile picture on Friday, putting up the peace sign to the Philadelphia Eagles after news broke that he's being traded to the 49ers The defending Super Bowl champions are moving on from Bryce Huff, as the Eagles are finalizing a post-June 1 trade with the 49ers that'll send the pass rusher to San Francisco for a mid-round draft pick. It's a disappointing end to a perceived upgrade after Philadelphia signed Huff to a three-year, $51 million deal to replace Haason Reddick. Huff spent the majority of the 2024 season injured or out of the rotation. After news of the trade broke, Huff immediately changed his social media profile photo, showing the pass rusher throwing up the Peace sign. A prize-free agent signing this time last spring, Huff was a major disappointment in 2024 and saw limited playing time due to the rotation and injuries. Huff had 2.5 sacks, missed seven games, and was inactive for the Super Bowl. With Brandon Graham retiring and Josh Sweat signing with Arizona, it was assumed that Huff might take on a larger role in 2024 alongside Nolan Smith. Even after the Eagles signed Josh Uche and Azeez Ojulari, Huff has stayed away with voluntary off-season workouts, Jeff McLane of the Philadelphia Inquirer reports. Bryce Huff wasn't at practice. In fact, the defensive end hasn't attended Eagles' workouts this entire spring, an NFL source said. That doesn't necessarily come as a huge surprise since he is unlikely to be part of the Eagles' plans for 2025. General manager Howie Roseman, when asked about Huff in early February, might have said his story 'is yet to be written,' but the fact that he was inactive for the Super Bowl said more about his future in Philadelphia. Huff was entering the second year of that $51 million contract with $16.75 million guaranteed. He'll be reunited with Robert Saleh, the 49ers' defensive coordinator, and his coach in New York with the Jets when Huff had a breakout campaign.
