Haason Reddick

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Haason Reddick sets physical tone for Eagles defense in NFC ... (PhiladelphiaEagles.com)

The All-Pro edge rusher for all intents and purpose knocked Brock Purdy out of the game and was involved in two takeaways.

It's a blessing." "It's a blessing. Purdy was unable to throw the ball down the field and the Eagles' defense smothered San Francisco the rest of the way. It's been that way all season for Reddick, signed as an unrestricted free agent and was the perfect addition to a defense that struggled mightily last season to reach the quarterback. "At the end of the day, I'm just glad to be any type of help, any type of asset to this team at the end of the day. That big Reddick play changed the dynamic of the game as the 49ers largely became a one-dimensional, run-the-football offense.

Eagles' Haason Reddick shining brighter as stage gets bigger (NBC Sports)

Haason Reddick was a star in the Eagles' 31-7 win in the NFC Championship Game against the 49ers and Nick Bosa. By Dave Zangaro.

[Watch on YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXenWaHGZz4Ey4BObUUIyZQ) [Art19](https://art19.com/shows/eagle-eye-philadelphia-eagles) [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/show/7efTly7UOHBSf8PKhqUmYC) [Stitcher](https://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=183796&refid=stpr) [Apple Podcasts](https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/id1376641140?mt=2) Bosa has also played in 19 games this season and is stuck on 18 1/2 after being shut out in the 49ers’ three postseason games. “If you watch it, I was telling Coach Nick (Sirianni), man, “Throw the flag!’ I knew that was a sack-fumble because I got my hand on the ball. “The crazy part about it is I think we can be better. Reddick was the best defensive player on the field in the Eagles’ 31-7 win over the 49ers to advance to Super Bowl LVII. “Blessings on blessings on blessings. “It’s crazy,” Reddick said. Reddick, the Camden, New Jersey, native signed a three-year, $45 million deal with the Eagles in March and has been worth every penny.

What Haason Reddick thought as 49ers' Tyler Kroft blocked for ... (Yahoo Sports)

Haason Reddick revealed what he was thinking as he saw 49ers tight end Tyler Kroft was the only thing standing between him and Brock Purdy.

How Haason Reddick's Brock Purdy strip sack impacted Eagles' win ... (NBC Sports Bay Area)

Reddick generating the game-changing turnover shouldn't come as a surprise. The 28-year-old has recorded a league-high 4.5 percent sack rate this season, ...

Reddick generating the game-changing turnover shouldn't come as a surprise. [return ](https://www.nbcsports.com/bayarea/49ers/injured-brock-purdy-returns-nfc-championship-after-josh-johnson-hurt) [in the second half](https://www.nbcsports.com/bayarea/49ers/injured-brock-purdy-returns-nfc-championship-after-josh-johnson-hurt) after backup quarterback Josh Johnson took a big hit on the 49ers' first drive after halftime. The turnover and Purdy exiting the game shifted the win probability even more in Philadelphia's favor.

Eagles' Haason Reddick proves to be steal of NFL offseason in ... (CBSSports.com)

Reddick is the team's most dominant pass rusher since Hugh Douglas was terrorizing quarterbacks in the early 2000s.

[Haason Reddick](/nfl/players/2001828/haason-reddick/) [View Profile](/nfl/players/2001828/haason-reddick/) The Eagles signed Reddick to a three-year, $45 million deal in the first week of free agency. Since the start of December, Reddick has 11.5 sacks and 48 pressures -- a span of eight games. [Super Bowl](/nfl/superbowl/). Not only has Reddick taken over the postseason, but he leads the NFL in sacks with 19.5 (including postseason). The most dominant edge rusher in the [NFL](/nfl/) this postseason, Reddick prognosticated what would happen once Kyle Shanahan set up the formation.

'This is my city!' How local product Haason Reddick helped send ... (The News Journal)

"Best defensive player in the game right here," Eagles linebacker Kyzir White says of Haason Reddick after NFC title earns Super Bowl berth.

"Just being calm, composed," Reddick said of how the Eagles' defense responded to the Niners' touchdown. Purdy, his ability to throw compromised, was back at quarterback in the second half after Johnson suffered a concussion. "You never want to see any of your teammates get hurt let alone the quarterback position; it’s tough. sideline cameras caught Reddick saying as he celebrated — and his fumble recovery that led to a touchdown putting the Eagles up 21-7 at halftime. 12 because of a stellar defensive effort sparked by Haason Reddick, the edge rusher from Camden, New Jersey, and Haddon Heights High who hardly seemed destined for NFL stardom when he walked on at Temple. That rascal McCaffrey, his speedy legs rejuvenated since the October trade from Carolina, seemed poised to unleash his precocious talents on the home team.

Eagles-49ers snap count analysis: Haason Reddick continues to be ... (Bleeding Green Nation)

The Eagles were obviously able to get their starters out of the game early. Gardner Minshew took over with about four minutes left in the fourth quarter. A week ...

- Scott was a healthy scratch for the first time all season. He also helped to force a fumble on Deebo Samuel that he recovered late in the game. The lowest was the one where he got hurt in Dallas. - Reed Blankenship’s role took a big hit with Maddox returning to the slot and C.J. It’s once again nice to be able to get him a little rest near the end of this one. - Ndamukong Suh was DT3 in terms of playing time but almost played as much as Fletcher Cox. - After failing to see a target last week, Quez Watkins had a pass come his way on a deep shot. He made a great catch for a first down on a ball thrown low due to a free rusher in Jalen Hurts’ face. - Miles Sanders led Eagles rushers in yards per carry with 3.8. - A week after seeing 10 targets, DeVonta Smith only had three passes come his way in this one despite playing the most snaps of any skill player. And one of those targets came on the scramble drill where he had that sick one-handed grab, which he definitely didn’t not catch! Gardner Minshew took over with about four minutes left in the fourth quarter.