The Philadelphia Eagles’ stop unit doesn’t have a very encouraging outlook at the moment. For one, both Fletcher Fox and Haason Reddick are expected by many to part ways with the team with the latter reportedly asking for a trade. But what the Eagles could lose, they could also find a replacement for in free agency. For Reddick, it could be defensive end Chase Young, who played for the Washington Commanders and the San Francisco 49ers in the 2023 NFL season.

Via Tim McManus of ESPN:

The second overall pick of 2020 was dealt from the Washington Commanders to the Niners at the trade deadline last season. He had 7.5 sacks on the year and added a sack and two QB hits during San Francisco’s Super Bowl run. Significantly, he played in 19 games, including playoffs, after injuries limited him to just 12 total over the previous two seasons.

While it would be tough to replace Reddick’s production if he moves on — he’s had 27 regular-season sacks during his two years in Philadelphia — the Eagles to this point have been hesitant to give Reddick his desired raise. Young still has plenty of upside and could likely be had at a manageable number.

Chase Young Could Be A Haason Reddick Replacement For The Philadelphia Eagles

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Young was traded by the Commanders to the 49ers back in October for a third-round pick at the 2024 NFL Draft. In nine games with the 49ers, the former Ohio State Buckeyes star and second-overall pick had a2.5 sacks, 10 combined tackles, and six quarterback hits. Overall in 2023, he had 7.5 sacks in 16 games. As pointed out by McManus, Young now seems healthy after missing a ton of games due to injuries back in 2021 and 2022.

Reddick will be tough to replace in Philly, where he racked up a total of 27.0 sacks and 49 QB hits with four passes defended and five forced fumbles in 34 games (all starts). But the Philadelphia Eagles may not be interested in giving him more money in a restructured deal. It remains to be seen how the Reddick saga will conclude this offseason, but it is worth noting that the Eagles have options to chase after in free agency if Reddick ultimately gets traded before the 2024 season.
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