In a move that's sending shockwaves through the NFL 🌩️, the Philadelphia Eagles are trading their star linebacker Haason Reddick to the New York Jets! 😱 According to ESPN, the Eagles will receive a conditional third-round pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. But wait, there's a twist! If Reddick plays at least 67.5% of the time and sacks the quarterback no fewer than 10 times, that pick upgrades to a second-rounder. 🎯
Reddick, a beast on the field with seven seasons under his belt, has been a sack machine 📈, recording over 10 sacks in each of the past four seasons. He earned back-to-back Pro Bowl selections in 2022 and 2023 while rocking the Eagles' green. 🦅 Not to mention, he made the All-Pro second team in 2022 and led the NFL in forced fumbles with five that year! 💪
The Eagles had inked Reddick to a three-year, $45 million contract extension in 2022, which runs through the 2024 season. With this trade, the Jets are gearing up for a defensive upgrade! 🛡️
Last season, the Eagles soared 🦅 all the way to Super Bowl LVII, only to fall to the Kansas City Chiefs. They wrapped up the 2023 regular season with an 11-6 record, but stumbled in losing five of their last six games. Their playoff run was cut short by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the NFC Wild Card Game. 🎯
This trade is set to shake up both teams. Will Reddick be the game-changer the Jets need? Only time will tell! ⏳ Stay tuned for more updates! 📺
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Eagles trade two-time Pro Bowl linebacker Haason Reddick to Jets
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