Coach Robert Saleh has long been a vocal supporter of Bryce Huff\u2019s potential and effectiveness in his scheme. … so why not try it again?<\/p>\n
The\u00a0Philadelphia Eagles\u00a0are trying to trade-dump\u00a0defensive end Bryce Huff.<\/p>\n
Can the\u00a0San Francisco 49ers\u00a0benefit?<\/p>\n
One proposed media trade would see San Francisco sending a 2026 sixth-round pick to Philadelphia in exchange for Huff. … a steal if Huff could recapture what he once was …<\/p>\n
Which is a major part of the logic here.<\/p>\n
The\u00a049ers\u00a0recently re-hired Robert Saleh – who was Huff\u2019s head coach with the\u00a0New York Jets\u00a0– as their defensive coordinator. In Saleh\u2019s system during his breakout 2023 season, he totaled 10 sacks and earned himself his\u00a0three-year, $51.1 million deal with Philadelphia last offseason.<\/p>\n
And that’s where the good part of the story ended for him, as he was not a helper when\u00a0the Eagles\u00a0beat the Chiefs in the\u00a0Super Bowl.<\/p>\n
Saleh has long been a vocal supporter of Huff\u2019s potential and effectiveness in his scheme. … so why not try it again?<\/p>\n
The 49ers have a clear need for additional edge depth behind Nick Bosa. Huff could slot into a rotation with Yetur Gross-Matos, who\u2019s expected to handle early-down responsibilities. Huff, meanwhile, could be deployed in pure pass-rush packages, maximizing his explosiveness without the burden of run-defense duties.<\/p>\n
The Eagles want to trade Huff for cap relief … and San Francisco can counter here by giving up the low future pick and with GM John Lynch asking Philly to pay some of the contract.<\/p>\n
Are they pass-rusher-needy in San Francisco? Not enough to pay $51 million. … But maybe enough to work out a way for\u00a0Saleh and the 49ers to “fix” a once-standout player.<\/p>\n
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