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USA Today
a day ago
- Sport
- USA Today
Jihaad Campbell lands behind Eagles rival in early ranking of DROY candidates
Jihaad Campbell lands behind Eagles rival in early ranking of DROY candidates Jihaad Campbell lands behind an Eagles' rival in an early ranking of early DROY favorites. If you're a Philadelphia Eagles rival, you're probably hoping that Howie Roseman's luck will run out and, at some point, things will stop breaking his way. If you're a Birds fan, you're probably hoping that never happens. You have to love what you've been seeing, especially recently. Whether it's the trade that brought A.J. Brown to town (or one that shipped Bryce Huff elsewhere), the Eagles' GM seems to be made of magic. Howie seems to have mastered the salary cap and the NFL Draft. He navigates both like he invented them. Let's discuss the past three offseasons. First, he landed Jalen Carter as a ninth-overall selection. No one said much because we were aware of the circumstances. The winning streak continued. Somehow, in that same draft, he also landed Nolan Smith in Round 1. Fast forward to 2024. It seemed impossible that Philadelphia would have a shot at acquiring Quinyon Mitchell because they were picking so late in Round 1. They landed him with the 22nd-overall selection. Then, they also added Cooper DeJean. Wait! How did they get both guys? And, while we're on the subject, how did the Eagles wind up with Jihaad Campbell this past April at 31? Some projected him as a top-15 selection. The answers are simple. Howie is a genius. Sometimes, teams get lucky. Fortune falls on the well-prepared. Jihaad Campbell named among five Defensive Rookie of the Year candidates. If there's one knock on Campbell, it's the injury history. There are discussions about past shoulder and knee injuries. He underwent labrum surgery this past March, and it doesn't take a rocket scientist to deduce that's what wound up influencing his Round 1 slide. No one seems to be worried, though. Philadelphia is home to one of the league's best medical teams. If they're willing to give Campbell a passing grade, there is seemingly no need to argue, so the focus can be shifted to how much he'll be asked to do as a rookie and how high he can soar. Sports Illustrated's Gilberto Manzano recently stacked five candidates for the 2025 Defensive Rookie of the Year Award. Campbell ranks second, right behind a rival on the New York Giants' roster, edge rusher Abdul Carter. Here's some of the explanation: "It bodes well that one of the most successful GMs of the past decade did everything he could to ensure Campbell landed in Philadelphia. Strangely, some teams don't value off-ball linebackers as high as other positions, but that ended up being a benefit for GM Howie Roseman, who only needed to trade up one spot after surprisingly seeing Campbell still available at No. 31." Here's more: "Roseman reportedly had multiple failed attempts to go up higher to nab the versatile playmaker from Alabama. Campbell could have a dominant rookie season playing for defensive coordinator Vic Fangio, while lining up next to first-team All-Pro linebacker Zack Baun and behind dominant defensive tackle Jalen Carter. Teams might be kicking themselves for allowing Campbell to fall to the defending Super Bowl champions." Two things are interesting. One, Malaki Starks, someone the Birds' fans hoped would land, wasn't on this list. James Pearce Jr. (Atlanta Falcons), Nick Emmanwori (Seattle Seahawks), and Will Johnson (Arizona Cardinals) round out the top five. Another interesting fact is unrelated to the ranking. It's more about Carter landing with the hated Giants. Carter is from Philly. He grew up an Eagles fan and attended Penn State. Sadly, he's now the enemy. Oh well... Maybe the G-Men hold on to Joe Schoen. Maybe he screws everything up when Carter becomes eligible for free agency. That way, he can come to Philadelphia and terrorize Big Blue a la James Bradberry (in 2022), Saquon Barkley, and, hopefully, Azeez Ojulari.
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Eagles reportedly working to trade pass rusher Bryce Huff to 49ers for mid-round pick
It appears Bryce Huff's tenure with the Philadelphia Eagles will last just one season after he signed a three-year, $51 million deal with the franchise last offseason. The Eagles are reportedly working to trade Huff to the San Francisco 49ers for a mid-round pick, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter. Huff, 27, reportedly already re-worked his contract to make the deal work, per Schefter. The move can't become official until June 1. Advertisement The move comes after a disappointing first year in Philadelphia. After signing his $51 million deal, Huff started just six games with the Eagles, registering just 2.5 sacks. He battled injuries throughout the season, which limited him to just 12 games. Huff was able to return for the end of the regular season, and even played in two of the Eagles' playoff games, but was a surprising inactive for the Super Bowl, which the Eagles went on to win 40-22 over the Kansas City Chiefs. The situation drew more questions Wednesday, when Huff did not report to OTAs. While offseason workouts are voluntary at this point in the offseason, some expected Huff would show up looking to prove himself after a down season. The Eagles lost defensive ends Brandon Graham to retirement and Josh Sweat to free agency, which would have hypothetically resulted in more playing time for Huff in 2025. Following Huff's no-show at OTAs, reports emerged suggesting he was no longer in the Eagles' plans for the upcoming season. Advertisement While things didn't work out in Philadelphia, Huff looked like a potential superstar in his final season with the Jets. Huff registered 10 sacks and 21 quarterback hits in 2023, leading to his $51 million deal with the Eagles. There's some hope Huff can regain his former excellence if he goes to the 49ers. The move will reunite Huff with Robert Saleh — who served as the Jets' head coach during Huff's breakout season. Saleh spent the 2024 season as a consultant with the Green Bay Packers before he was hired in January to be the 49ers' defensive coordinator for the second time.
USA Today
2 days ago
- Business
- USA Today
Instant analysis of Eagles making a trade that sends Bryce Huff to 49ers for a draft pick
The 49ers are trading for Eagles defensive end Bryce Huff. Huff signed a three-year, $51 million contract with the Eagles in 2024 but largely disappointed. Injuries and a deep rotation limited Huff's playing time in Philadelphia. Huff was inactive for the Super Bowl and has been absent from Eagles' voluntary offseason workouts. We initially discussed the NFL's June 1 designation and how that date helps incentivize trades or free agent deals. Bryce Huff is unhappy and has been absent from team activities. In a move that'll benefit both parties, Adam Schefter reports that disgruntled Philadelphia pass rusher Bryce Huff is heading to the 49ers for a mid-round draft pick. Signed 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. With the move complete, we're looking at an instant analysis of the deal. Eagles are loaded at the edge rusher position 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. Philadelphia has Smith, Uche, Ojulari, Jalyx Hunt, and potentially Jihaad Campbell rushing off the edge. Philadelphia is paying to trade Huff away The Eagles wanted Huff gone, and are taking on $9.05 million of Huff's salary, and the 49ers are paying the remaining $7.95 million. Huff reworked his deal to make the trade happen. Howie Roseman realized his mistake Roseman signed Huff to a three-year contract after his 10-sack performance with the Jets. Rather than run it back, Roseman cut his losses and decided Huff wouldn't function in Vic Fangio's scheme. 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.
USA Today
2 days ago
- Business
- USA Today
Eagles finalizing trade to send $51M pass rusher to 49ers for a mid-round draft pick
Eagles finalizing trade to send $51M pass rusher to 49ers for a mid-round draft pick Adam Schefter reports that the Philadelphia Eagles are finalizing a deal to trade Bryce Huff to the San Francisco 49ers for a mid-round draft pick We initially discussed the NFL's June 1 designation and how that date helps incentivize trades or free agent deals. Bryce Huff is unhappy and has been absent from team activities. With Huff no longer in the Eagles' plans, Adam Schefter reports that Bryce Huff is heading to the 49ers for a mid-round draft pick. Signed 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. 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 is entering the second year of that $51 million contract with $16.75 million guaranteed. Philadelphia won't hold any mandatory activities until the one-day minicamp on June 10.
West Australian
2 days ago
- Sport
- West Australian
West Coast Eagles young gun Harley Reid warming to Perth amid homesickness murmurs
West Coast young gun Harley Reid says he's warming to Perth amid speculation the 2023 No.1 draft pick could move back to Victoria as soon as this year. Reid is one of the hottest commodities in the competition, many predicting he will be the AFL's first $2 million man after a sensational debut season, and has become the face of the rebuilding Eagles. The 20-year-old suffered from second-year blues after an interrupted pre-season but has shown a steady increase in form across May. It is believed a number of Victorian clubs are waiting for word from Reid or his management on whether the rising star wants to leave Western Australia and return to his home state. However, speaking on the Eagles' Coast-to-Coast podcast, Reid said he has been 'loving' Perth in his second season. 'I've been loving Perth, actually,' he said. 'This year has been great. I'm in a house now on my own with my puppy and just loving it over here. 'I'm pretty central to everything, which is pretty good, a couple of cafes within walking distance. 'I'm coming into training each day and trying to get better. Trying to get the club back to where it should be.' Reid's rookie contract ties him to West Coast until the end of 2026, but he could seek a trade. In another positive sign for fans, Reid said he was excited at the prospect of potentially playing alongside Willem Duursma next season - the younger brother of Xavier, Zane and Yasmin, who is dating Reid. Duursma is projected to be the No.1 pick in the 2025 national draft, and with the Eagles sitting on just one win from 11 matches, they are the most likely club to have the first selection in their hands come November. 'It would be nice. It would be very nice (to play with Willem),' Reid said. 'I haven't seen a lot of him, but from what I've seen, he's pretty good. And he's tall. 'I reckon he's the best (of the Duursma brothers). That would be pretty cool if he goes pick one.'
