Bryce Huff
NFL player. Position: EDGE (Defensive End). RETIRED — left the NFL in March 2026 at age 27.
Quick Facts
- Position: EDGE (Defensive End)
- Teams: Philadelphia Eagles (2020-2024), San Francisco 49ers (2025, traded June 2025)
- Status: Retired from NFL, March 2026
- College: Memphis
2026 Outlook
Bryce Huff retired from the NFL in March 2026 at age 27, only six years into his career as an undrafted free agent. The decision surprised teammates and the 49ers organization, who had traded for him in June 2025 to pair with Nick Bosa on the pass rush. In 2025, Huff posted four sacks and 15 quarterback hits for the 49ers, tying for the team lead after Bosa went down with a knee injury in Week 3. (per Why Bryce Huff left the NFL at age 27, and why he has no regrets)
Huff walked away from a three-year, $51 million contract with the Eagles (signed in 2024) and the 49ers' remaining contract to focus on Naberstone, a company he and his brother Jordan co-founded over 2.5 years of development. The company designs fire suppression systems for lithium-ion batteries, addressing a growing safety concern as battery-powered equipment proliferates across industries. Huff said the monetary upside and ability to help people through the venture outweighed the remaining NFL earnings and his competitive desire. (per Why Bryce Huff left the NFL at age 27, and why he has no regrets)
The decision removes a depth pass rusher from contention in 2026, particularly impacting the 49ers' defensive line rotation as they pursue a Super Bowl run with healthy Bosa, George Kittle, and Fred Warner expected to return. Huff's retirement also freed approximately $5.4 million in remaining 49ers cap space, though he had no guarantees in the third year of his contract.
Role / Depth Chart
N/A — Retired from professional football.
Injury Status
N/A — Retired.
Recent News
- 2026-06-30 — Why Bryce Huff left the NFL at age 27, and why he has no regrets (Why Bryce Huff left the NFL at age 27, and why he has no regrets)
- 2026-03 — Bryce Huff retires from NFL at age 27 to focus on battery-safety startup