Eagles Trade Bryce Huff After Injury, Performance Issues

The Philadelphia Eagles traded edge rusher Bryce Huff to the San Francisco 49ers, recouping a conditional fifth-round pick and saving nearly $7 million in cap space during the 2025 season. Defensive coordinator Vic Fangio attributed Huff's disappointing tenure in Philadelphia primarily to a hand injury that required surgery, which severely limited Huff's effectiveness by impairing his ability to use his hand and arm, critical tools for an edge rusher. Huff struggled to adapt to Fangio's defensive scheme, which required more coverage and run defense responsibilities than Huff had previously been tasked with in New York. While Huff was sidelined and recovering, younger players Nolan Smith Jr. and Jalyx Hunt stepped up, contributing significantly to the Eagles' defense and Super Bowl LIX victory. Despite Huff’s struggles in Philadelphia, Fangio expressed optimism about his future performance with the 49ers. The Eagles will now rely more heavily on their developing edge rushers, with Fangio confident in their continued growth and contribution to the team.