Bryce Huff is expected to join a new team for a second straight year.
The Philadelphia Eagles are working toward trading the pass rusher to the San Francisco 49ers, NFL Network Insider Tom Pelissero reported Friday, per a league source.
A pre-June 1 trade would mean $12.1 million in dead money for the Eagles in 2025 with a $4.7 million loss of cap savings, while a post-June 1 move would incur only $3 million in dead money and save Philadelphia $4.4 million. Making the move official in a few days' time would therefore be the most sensical course of action.
Huff, a five-year pro, has spent just one season with the Eagles after signing a three-year, $51.1 million deal during 2024 free agency. He logged 13 tackles, 2.5 sacks and a forced fumble in 12 games played (six starts) for the Super Bowl champions.
He never seemed to be a perfect fit for Vic Fangio's scheme and consequently fell back to earth following the 10-sack season that netted him a big payday.
Philly's pass-rushing rotation in Huff's absence will feature Nolan Smith, Jalyx Hunt and recent additions Azeez Ojulari and Josh Uche.
Huff would seemingly be much more at home rejoining 49ers defensive coordinator Robert Saleh, for whom he played from 2021-23 with the New York Jets. Entering his age-27 season, 15.5 of Huff's 20 career sacks have come under Saleh.
Huff should add solid depth for the Niners behind five-time Pro Bowler Nick Bosa and San Francisco's 2025 first-round pick Mykel Williams.
