Eagles Edge Star Slashes Pay to Revive 2025 Campaign

Philadelphia,Mo  – May 12, 2025

The Philadelphia Eagles sparked headlines on May 10, 2025, as a key defender took a bold pay cut to stay with the Super Bowl champions. This edge rusher, once a high-profile signing, aims to silence doubters after a lackluster debut. Who’s betting on a Philly redemption?

Bryce Huff, inked to a three-year, $51.1 million deal in 2024, agreed to slash $4.2 million from his $13.8 million 2025 cap hit. His dismal 2.5 sacks and 39% snap share last season, marred by a wrist injury, drew fan ire after Nolan Smith’s 6.5-sack breakout. “I’m here to prove it,” Huff vowed.

Huff’s decision, finalized before 2025 OTAs, reflects Howie Roseman’s cap wizardry, easing a $26.5 million dead money burden from Jason Kelce and Fletcher Cox. The Eagles rebuffed trade offers for Huff, banking on Vic Fangio to unlock his 2023 Jets form—10 sacks in 42% snaps. Roseman sees Huff as a low-risk bet alongside Josh Sweat and Jalyx Hunt.

NFL insider Adam Schefter praised the move, noting Huff’s three pressures in the 2024 NFC Championship rout of the Commanders, 55-23, hint at upside. “He’s a sleeper,” Schefter said. Philly fans on X, split between skepticism and hope, demand Huff match Jalen Carter’s 10.5-sack dominance or face 2026 release, risking $29.6 million dead cap.

The Eagles are primed to rule 2025, with Jalen Hurts, Saquon Barkley, and Jihaad Campbell driving a title chase. Huff’s gamble could cement Philly’s defensive depth or spark roster shake-ups. Eagles fans, brace for this edge star to roar or fade.