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This is a great time to be in the market for a pass-rusher. While sack-artists are never going to be found at a discounted price, a strong free-agent class should prevent pass-rusher contracts from getting overinflated.

The list of impending free-agent pass-rushers includes Hunter, Allen, Brian Burns, Jadeveon Clowney, Za'Darius Smith, Bryce Huff, Leonard Floyd and Chase Young. There's a chance that another high-end edge-rusher also hits the market.

According to NFL Media's Ian Rapoport, the Philadelphia Eagles have granted Haason Reddick permission to seek a trade. The 29-year-old is coming off a second straight Pro Bowl campaign, one he finished with 11 sacks and 35 quarterback pressures.

In a different offseason, the demand for Reddick might be exceptionally high. With a deep free-agent class, however, the Eagles might not get the sort of trade offers they'd prefer.

Reddick's contract is also a relevant factor.

The Eagles are projected to have $20.9 million in cap space, but they could save another $15.5 million by releasing Reddick with a post-June 1 designation. Considering Philadelphia's pressing needs at linebacker, cornerback and safety, Reddick could become a cap casualty.

The possibility, however unlikely, that Reddick could eventually become available on the open market could further prevent teams from going overboard with trade offers. At the same time, though, it could also force the Eagles to accept any reasonable offer that comes their way.

Even an underwhelming trade could be preferable to losing Reddick for cap savings alone.

Prediction: Reddick is traded before the 2024 NFL draft