In a move first reported by ESPN’s Adam Schefter on Friday, San Francisco is working to acquire edge rusher Bryce Huff from the Philadelphia Eagles for a mid-round pick.
To replenish the defensive trenches, three of the 49ers’ first five 2025 NFL Draft selections were defensive linemen.
His skill set didn’t mesh with the needs of Eagles defensive coordinator Vic Fangio, prompting the move by the Eagles.
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The 49ers hope a reunion with Saleh will rejuvenate Huff and fortify their rebuilt defensive line.
The 49ers are still working to restructure their front line.
San Francisco is attempting to acquire edge rusher Bryce Huff from the Philadelphia Eagles for a mid-round pick, a move that was initially reported by ESPN’s Adam Schefter on Friday.
It follows a wave of players leaving the Bay Area in free agency, including defensive lineman Leonard Floyd, Javon Hargrave, and Maliek Collins.
Three of the 49ers’ first five 2025 NFL Draft picks were defensive linemen, who were chosen to bolster the defensive trenches.
As Mykel Williams, Alfred Collins, and C. The J. Each of West’s rookie seasons will be expected to contribute, and the 49ers gained experience with Huff. Before signing a three-year, $51 million deal with the Eagles, the Memphis product played his first four NFL seasons with the New York Jets.
Huff only recorded 2 points and 5 sacks in 2024, which was less productive than his previous year. The move was made by the Eagles because his skill set didn’t fit defensive coordinator Vic Fangio’s needs. In Philadelphia’s victory in Super Bowl LIX, Huff sustained a minor injury.
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Following the 2023 season, when he had his best season under Robert Saleh’s guidance while both were with the Jets, the undrafted free agent had a difficult first season in the NFC East. During that outstanding season, Huff recorded 10 sacks, 29 tackles (10 solo, 10 for a loss), and 21 quarterback hits.
The 49ers need assistance with their pass rush because they only managed 36 total sacks in their 6-11 2024 season and failed to put pressure on opposing quarterbacks. The team’s 48 sack total in 2023 earned them a trip to the Super Bowl.
The 49ers’ defensive linemen only totaled 11 sacks in 2024, with Nick Bosa leading the team with nine.
Yetur Gross-Matos: 4 points to 0.
Kevin Givens, 3 points (five).
3 points to 0 for Sam Okuayinonu.
Evan Anderson leads 0–1.
Huff’s base salary was partially assumed by the Eagles, which made the trade more financially appealing. The trade cannot be finalized until June 1.
In addition to strengthening their reconstructed defensive line, the 49ers hope that a reunion with Saleh will revitalize Huff.
It will save the 49ers from having to rush their three highly regarded 2025 draft picks if Huff can regain the form that landed him a big contract.
