November 20, 2024
Philadelphia Eagles edge rusher Bryce Huff is scheduled to have a procedure on his injured wrist on Thursday, according to a source. The source said that Huff tried to play through the injury the last two games, but it was determined it would be best for Huff to have the procedure so that he can be closer to 100 percent later in the season.
After signing a three-year, $51 million contract this offseason in free agency, Huff has had a disappointing first season in Philly. He has 10 tackles, 2.5 sacks, and a forced fumble through 10 games after racking up double-digit sacks in 2023 in his final season with the Jets. He has played just 225 out of a possible 611 defensive snaps, or just over a third of the team's snaps. By comparison, Josh Sweat has played 393, Brandon Graham 282, and Nolan Smith 260.
With Huff out, more opportunities should open up for third-round rookie Jalyx Hunt to get on the field. Hunt has 3 tackles, a sack, 2 forced fumbles, and a batted pass this season. He has played 42 defensive snaps.
Huff will likely land on injured reserve, thus opening up a roster spot on the 53-man roster. One player who could potentially fill the roster spot is WR/PR Britain Covey, who should be ready to come off of injured reserve soon.
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