Overview
- He revealed he wanted a trade early in the 2024 season after feeling misaligned with Vic Fangio’s defensive scheme.
- He cited scheme friction for limiting him to 2.5 sacks and a forced fumble across 12 games with Philadelphia.
- Huff has reunited with former Jets coach Robert Saleh in San Francisco to chase the 10-sack form he reached in 2023.
- Upon arriving in San Francisco, he restructured his three-year, $51.1 million Eagles contract into a one-year deal to give the 49ers roster flexibility.
- The Eagles received a conditional 2026 fifth-round pick in the trade, positioning Huff to complement star pass rusher Nick Bosa on the 49ers’ defensive front.