The Baltimore Ravens had an elite defense the whole previous season, despite losing to the Kansas City Chiefs in the AFC Championship. With the acquisition of Haason Reddick from the Philadelphia Eagles in the summer, Baltimore may be able to overcome their current struggles in the upcoming season.
The Philadelphia Eagles, like Baltimore, finished the regular season strong, finishing with an 11-6 record that put them in second place in the NFC East division. Regretfully, they were defeated by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 32-9 in the wild card round.
Many considered that blowout loss to be among the worst in NFL history, and as a result, offensive coordinator Brian Johnson and defensive coordinator Sean Desai were fired by the front office. Even if that’s the case, the $145.2 million lineback still managed to record 11 sacks and 35 QB pressures during his successful tenure with the Eagles in 2017.
Now that Reddick has clearance from Philadelphia to pursue a trade, the Baltimore Ravens must move quickly to sign him before any other team does. More is explained by Bleacher Report’s Kristopher Knox.
“The 29-year-old would be a fantastic addition to Baltimore’s front seven. He just finished a terrific season with 11 sacks and 35 quarterback pressures.
On the trade market, pass-rushers of Reddick’s level usually fetch first-round compensation. His price point might be maintained, though, by a strong free-agent class and Philadelphia’s apparent readiness to trade for him.
The Washington Commanders received a second-round pick for Montez Sweat at the trade deadline, which may be the only price the Temple product can fetch. For the Ravens, landing Reddick in that price range—possibly with a 2025 selection—would be ideal, Knox wrote.
