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5 Haason Reddick landing spots (Lions!) with the Jets open to a trade

Oct 8, 2023; Inglewood, California, USA; Philadelphia Eagles linebacker Haason Reddick (7) celebrates after sacking Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) during the second half at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 8, 2023; Inglewood, California, USA; Philadelphia Eagles linebacker Haason Reddick (7) celebrates after sacking Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) during the second half at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

New York Jets outside linebacker Haason Reddick may get his wish to be traded after all.

With the Jets now permitting Reddick to seek a trade after his lengthy holdout, it now looks like the star pass-rusher could land on another team this season.

Trading for Reddick won't be cheap, with any NFC team interested likely giving up a second-round pick to obtain him.

Premium pass-rushers don't come available for trade often, so you can imagine Reddick will have plenty of suitors. However, trading for Reddick basically guarantees you sign him to a long-term deal.

Which NFL teams make sense at this point to trade for Reddick? Let's break down the five most logical contenders at this point.

Sep 22, 2024; Glendale, Arizona, USA; Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell looks on in the second half against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Kartozian-Imagn Images
Sep 22, 2024; Glendale, Arizona, USA; Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell looks on in the second half against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Kartozian-Imagn Images

Detroit Lions 

The Lions can win a Super Bowl this season, and a second-round pick feels expendable for the franchise in pursuing a player like Reddick. Losing Aidan Hutchinson could make Detroit understandably desperate at this point in the season to replace as much of his impact as it can. Reddick can't do that in totality, but having him on the roster makes life easier for the Lions. Signing him to an extension might be a hurdle, but Detroit can technically afford it.

Aug 17, 2024; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bears head coach Matt Eberflus looks on against the Cincinnati Bengals during the third quarter at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Daniel Bartel-USA TODAY Sports
Aug 17, 2024; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bears head coach Matt Eberflus looks on against the Cincinnati Bengals during the third quarter at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Daniel Bartel-USA TODAY Sports

Chicago Bears 

The Bears are quickly ascending in the NFC as legitimate playoff contenders. Landing another veteran pass-rusher to pair with Montez Sweat feels like a smart play for Chicago, especially if the team is alright with a new contract. Having Reddick and Sweat coming off the edge for a rising Bears team would put the rest of the NFC North on notice. Again, the money shouldn't be a problem here since Chicago has quarterback Caleb Williams on a rookie contract. The team also has an extra second-round pick from the Carolina Panthers to use at their leisure.

Aug 23, 2024; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Falcons head coach Raheem Morris on the sideline against the Jacksonville Jaguars in the second half at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports
Aug 23, 2024; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Falcons head coach Raheem Morris on the sideline against the Jacksonville Jaguars in the second half at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports

Atlanta Falcons

The Falcons already sent a 2025 third-round pick to the New England Patriots for outside linebacker Matt Judon this season. However, at 4-2 and with a clear path to the playoffs, don't be shocked if Atlanta stays aggressive. The team has a league-worst five sacks this season. Adding Reddick could help that number rise in theory. However, if the team wants to re-sign Judon, throwing out two big contracts for veteran rushers is probably not feasible. If the team wants to spend big money, Reddick makes a ton of sense here.

Sep 29, 2024; Tampa, Florida, USA; Philadelphia Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni looks on before a game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images
Sep 29, 2024; Tampa, Florida, USA; Philadelphia Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni looks on before a game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images

Philadelphia Eagles 

Would the Eagles do an about face and bring Reddick back to Philadelphia? It's not hard to imagine a scenario where the Eagles send outside linebacker Bryce Huff back to New York and give Reddick the deal he wanted all along. Huff returning to the Jets gives that team the pass-rusher it needs, and Reddick thrived with the Eagles while he was there. Perhaps both teams course correct, do a good-old-fashioned player swap and recalibrate the draft compensation. Perhaps this is what's best for everyone involved?

Aug 26, 2023; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Arizona Cardinals head coach Jonathan Gannon looks on during the first quarter against the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-USA TODAY Sports ORG XMIT: IMAGN-711091 ORIG FILE ID: 20230826_gma_bc9_0048.jpg
Aug 26, 2023; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Arizona Cardinals head coach Jonathan Gannon looks on during the first quarter against the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-USA TODAY Sports ORG XMIT: IMAGN-711091 ORIG FILE ID: 20230826_gma_bc9_0048.jpg

Arizona Cardinals 

The Cardinals bringing back Reddick and paying him to be their ace pass rusher makes a lot of sense. While Arizona is only 2-4 this season, this is a team trying to win as much as it can right now. The Cardinals might be obliged to take a big swing to help steady the defense. Arizona can still contend in the NFC West. Adding Reddick can make them sharper in that pursuit and in the seasons to come.

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