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Washington Post
8 hours ago
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- Washington Post
The 49ers complete trade to acquire edge rusher Bryce Huff from the Eagles for a mid-round pick
SANTA CLARA, Calif. — The San Francisco 49ers have completed the trade with the Philadelphia Eagles for edge rusher Bryce Huff. Huff restructured his contract with the Eagles last week to help facilitate the trade that will send a 2026 mid-round pick to Philadelphia and the teams announced it on Monday, pending a physical. Huff was set to make $17 million in fully guaranteed money this year. The Eagles will pay $9.05 million of that with the 49ers on the hook for the remaining $7.95 million, ESPN reported last week. The 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. The Eagles have undergone significant changes at edge rusher this offseason with Brandon Graham retiring and Josh Sweat leaving to sign with Arizona in free agency. Philadelphia is counting on increased contributions from returning players Nolan Smith and Jalyx Hunt and has also signed Azeez Ojulari and Joshua Uche in free agency. ___ AP NFL:
Associated Press
9 hours ago
- Business
- Associated Press
The 49ers complete trade to acquire edge rusher Bryce Huff from the Eagles for a mid-round pick
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — The San Francisco 49ers have completed the trade with the Philadelphia Eagles for edge rusher Bryce Huff. Huff restructured his contract with the Eagles last week to help facilitate the trade that will send a 2026 mid-round pick to Philadelphia and the teams announced it on Monday, pending a physical. Huff was set to make $17 million in fully guaranteed money this year. The Eagles will pay $9.05 million of that with the 49ers on the hook for the remaining $7.95 million, ESPN reported last week. The 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. The Eagles have undergone significant changes at edge rusher this offseason with Brandon Graham retiring and Josh Sweat leaving to sign with Arizona in free agency. Philadelphia is counting on increased contributions from returning players Nolan Smith and Jalyx Hunt and has also signed Azeez Ojulari and Joshua Uche in free agency. ___ AP NFL:
Yahoo
3 days ago
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- Yahoo
Trevor Penning May Have A New Home On Saints Offensive Line
New Orleans Saints offensive lineman Trevor Penning could be facing his third position in four NFL seasons. At Thursday's OTA session with the Saints, Penning spent the majority of the day at left guard. This was a new position for him after spending the first three years of his career at either left or right tackle. Rookie first-round pick Kelvin Banks Jr. took most of the reps at left tackle, while 2024 first-round pick Taliese Fuaga was at right tackle. Advertisement Penning, 26, was the 19th overall choice in the first round of the 2022 NFL Draft by the Saints out of Northern Iowa. He looked to be the probable opening day starter at left tackle as a rookie before a foot injury in the preseason finale. The injury kept Penning out for the first 11 games of the 2022 season. Once healthy in Week 12, Penning played just 66 offensive snaps as an extra lineman for five games. He'd get his first career start, at left tackle, in the season finale against Carolina. San Francisco 49ers defensive end Nick Bosa (97) rushes against New Orleans Saints tackle Trevor Penning (70). Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-Imagn Images Courtesy of Walmart Penning did open up the 2023 season as the starter at left tackle. He struggled mightily, leading to him being benched by the sixth game. Over the final 11 weeks, Penning played a total of only 13 snaps as an offensive reserve. Advertisement Penning's struggles caused the Saints to use their first-round choice in the 2024 NFL Draft on Oregon State offensive tackle Taliese Fuaga. Despite being a 1st Team All-American at right tackle for the Beavers, New Orleans moved Fuaga to left tackle. In turn, Penning moved to right tackle after playing the left side in college and with the Saints. At right tackle, Penning had the best showing of his short career. He started all 17 contests, playing 99% of the offensive snaps. Fuaga had an outstanding year on the left side, also starting all 17 games and looking like a potential perennial Pro Bowler. New Orleans Saints offensive tackle Taliese Fuaga (75) against the Arizona Cardinals. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images Penning was especially strong as a run blocker. However, his pass protection remained extremely erratic and he still struggled with blocks in space. New head coach Kellen Moore claimed that he would focus on improving the Saints in the trenches, something they'd immediately address in the draft. Advertisement New Orleans spent a first-round choice on an offensive tackle for the second straight year and third time in four years, using the ninth overall pick on Texas offensive tackle Kelvin Banks Jr. Banks was a three-time all-conference selection, two-time All-American, and the 2024 Outland Trophy Award winner with the Longhorns. Kelvin Banks was a left tackle throughout his collegiate career. This left many to speculate about the potential shuffling on a Saints offensive front that has not played well in recent seasons. To open up OTA's, New Orleans had Banks at his natural left tackle spot while flipping Fuaga back to his college position of right tackle. This left Penning facing a third position change in four years. The Saints are expected to experiment with several offensive line combinations through minicamp and training camp. However, it's noteworthy that the Saints have selected a natural right and left tackle in the last two drafts but did not bring in a definitive answer at left guard. New Orleans Saints offensive tackle Trevor Penning (70) leads a running play against the Carolina Panthers. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images Could Penning Be That Answer? It wouldn't be unprecedented. Remember that Andrus Peat, a first-round pick in 2015, was unable to be the answer at either left tackle or right tackle. Once moved to guard, Peat made three Pro Bowls and was one of the better interior run blockers in the NFL. Advertisement This doesn't mean that Penning will have the same result. However, an inside spot would limit his exposure in space, where he's been repeatedly victimized by more athletic defenders. Penning's physical abilities as a run blocker would also be more useful at a guard spot where the Saints have had a rotating door of players in recent seasons. Related: Most Underrated Saints Player Highlighted By PFF Related: Marcus Yarns Named As Undrafted Rookie To Watch Closest For Saints Related: Undrafted Edge Jasheen Davis Could Add Speed That's Lacked In Saints Pass Rush Related: New Orleans Saints 2025-26 NFL Schedule Breakdown Related: Rutgers Linebacker Tyreem Powell May Be An Undrafted Gem For Saints Defense Related: Undrafted Chris Tyree Has Skills To Become Another Of The Saints Overlooked Gems Related: Why Saints Drafting Of Kelvin Banks Jr. Made Sense
CBS News
3 days ago
- Business
- 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.
Associated Press
4 days ago
- Business
- Associated Press
San Francisco 49ers acquire Eagles edge rusher Bryce Huff, AP source says
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — 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. The 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. ___ AP Pro Football Writer Rob Maaddi contributed to this report. ___ AP NFL:
