The Eagles are reportedly signing star running back Saquon Barkley, a stunning move considering that they have not paid big money for running backs since Howie Roseman returned to power in 2016.

Barkley will reportedly get a 3-year deal for $37.75 million, according to the NFL Network. Barkley, 27, has rushed for more than 1,000 yards three times in his career, including a career-high 1,312 in 2022. He had 962 yards last season in 14 games.

But Barkely is also a dangerous receiver out of the backfield, and rates as a good blocker. Barkley had 280 receiving yards last season. As a rookie in 2018, Barkley had 1,307 yards rushing and 721 yards receiving.

That was just part of a busy day for the Eagles, who minutes earlier made it clear that they're ready to move on from edge rushers Haason Reddick and/or Josh Sweat by bringing in Jets free agent edge rusher Bryce Huff.

ESPN is reporting that Huff will sign a three-year deal worth as much as $51.1 million once the new league year begins Wednesday at 4 p.m.

Huff, who turns 26 next month, originally signed with the Jets as an undrafted free agent in 2020 out of Memphis. He had a career-high 10 sacks last season. That included 1.5 sacks in the Jets' 20-14 upset win over the Eagles last Oct. 15.

He becomes the highest-paid undrafted player who's not a quarterback in NFL history.

The Eagles are also reportedly signing linebacker Zack Baun to a one-year deal. Baun was a 2020 third-round pick of the Saints. Baun started 6 games last season. He had an interception, 2 sacks and 30 total tackles.

It's not known yet if he'll start next to Nakobe Dean this coming season.

The Eagles got things rolling about an hour before that by signing guard Landon Dickerson to a four-year contract extension that will make him the highest-paid guard in the NFL − at least for now.

A bit later, star running back D'Andre Swift is reportedly leaving to sign a three-year deal worth as much as $24 million with the Chicago Bears. Barkley is an upgrade.

Dickerson was still a year away from free agency, but the NFL Network is reporting that his new deal, which begins in 2025, is worth a reported maximum of $84 million with $50 million guaranteed. Dickerson is also getting a $20 million signing bonus.

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It's not a surprise that Swift would leave the Eagles, even after a career-high 1,049 yards rushing. After all, Miles Sanders left the previous offseason to sign a free agent deal with the Carolina Panthers after he had a career-high 1,269 yards rushing.

But that changes now with Barkley.

As for Dickeson, it's easy to see why the Eagles wanted to give Dickerson an extension well before he's eligible for free agency. Dickerson was drafted in the second round in 2021 as Jason Kelce's successor at center.

But Dickerson moved to left guard early that season after Isaac Seumalo tore his Achilles. The Eagles then drafted Cam Jurgens to ultimately replace Kelce, who retired last week.

Dickerson has started every game he's played at left guard, and was selected to the Pro Bowl in 2022 and 2023. He quickly became a cornerstone on the offensive line, along with Kelce, right tackle Lane Johnson and left tackle Jordan Mailata.

Dickerson, asked at the end of the season, if he had given much thought to a new contract, replied: "Not really. The only thought in my mind is I would love to stay around here and have my whole career here."

He'll get that chance, at least through 2028.

As for Huff, his signing makes it likely that one, and maybe both, of the Eagles' two sack leaders will either be traded or released.

Reddick had 11 sacks last season and 16 in 2022. But he's entering the final year of his three-year, $45 million deal and has said that he wants an extension. Reddick, who turns 30 in September, would likely seek a deal averaging $20-$25 million in average annual salary.

The Eagles might not be willing to pay that over three-plus years as Reddick approaches his mid-30s. In addition, Reddick has a team-high salary cap charge of $21.9 million this season. If the Eagles trade or release him after June 1, they'd save $16 million on the salary cap.

Sweat is also entering the final year of his three-year, $40 million deal, and counts $9.1 million on the cap. He's about to turn 27, but he had 6.5 sacks last season, including none in the final eight regular-season games.

No doubt, the Eagles would love to get at least one early-round draft pick in a trade for either playeer.

And they might need that extra pick or picks after signing Barkley, who was clearly the best running back in the free agent class.

The Eagles experienced this first-hand, playing the Giants twice each season. The Eagles could still add a running back in the draft. Barkley and Kenny Gainwell are the only backs under contract for 2024 as Swift is already gone. Rashaad Penny, who played sparingly, and Boston Scott are free agents.

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