How Montez Sweat’s new 4-year, $98M deal with Bears will impact Haason Reddick
The Eagles retooled this offseason, signing All-Pro quarterback Jalen Hurts to a massive contract extension and adjusting after losing some big-name defenders in free agency.
If Philadelphia thought they had a problem after Rashan Gary agreed to a five-year, $107 million extension with Green Bay, wait until Howie Roseman sees Montez Sweat’s new deal.
New #Bears edge Montez Sweat has agreed to a massive 4-year extension worth $98M in new money — $24.5M average per year. He gets $72,865,360 guaranteed with the total deal being worth $105M.
The deal was done by @KlutchSports agents Damarius Bilbo & Kelton Crenshaw. pic.twitter.com/aRQQdGROZZ
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) November 4, 2023
According to Ian Rapoport, The Bears and new star pass-rusher Montez Sweat have agreed to terms on a 4-year that’s worth $72 million guaranteed.
The deal comes almost three months after Haason Reddick was asked about his salary and where it ranks among the NFL’s top pass rushers.
The $24.5 million per season puts Sweat ahead of Gary and on par with Myles Garrett, making him the 5th highest-paid edge rusher in the NFL.
GM Howie Roseman focused on adding younger talent in free agency this offseason, with the potential for impactful production on a cheap deal.
With Sweat’s new deal in place, here’s how it impacts the Eagles and Haason Reddick.
Comparing Sweat to Reddick in 2022
Sweat and Chase Young were in-line for an extension with Washington before both players were traded and looking towards free agency.
Sweat had 27 solo tackles, 19 assists and 8.0 sacks in 17 games in 2022.
Reddick had 35 solo tackles, 14 assists, 16.0 sacks and 3 fumble recoveries in 17 games in 2022, while being selected to play in his first Pro Bowl, and earning All-Pro honors.
Comparing Sweat to Reddick in 2023
Sweat has 32 tackles, 6.5 sacks, 10 tackles for loss, and 11 QB hits.
Reddick has 6.5 sacks after a slow start, 18 hurries, 10 QB hits and 28 total pressures.
