Aaron Rodgers is finally healthy, and the New York Jets want to emerge as a real AFC contender. Still, when they kick off their season on Monday night against the San Francisco 49ers, they will miss a significant player they had hoped to have on board. Haason Reddick, a two-time Pro Bowl linebacker, has been on a holdout since the Jets traded him in March, missing all necessary offseason workouts, including training camp. New York, who lost edge rusher Bryce Huff, departing in free agency, was looking to Reddick as a blue-chip star to bolster their pass rush, which was strong last season.
Why is Haason Reddick hanging out?
It is apparently due to his desire for a long-term contract, which dates back to his last days in Philadelphia. In 2022, the Eagles signed Reddick to a three-year, $45 million contract, which quickly proved a steal given his on-field performance. He was selected a second-team All-Pro in his first year of contract after recording 16 sacks. Reddick was reportedly hoping for Philadelphia to restructure his contract, but the Eagles reportedly enabled him to seek a trade in February. The expectation was that Reddick would continue to pursue a long-term contract from any team that acquired him in a prospective trade.
How much does Haason Reddick’s holdout cost him?
According to the Athletic, Reddick will forfeit a $791,666 cheque for each game he misses. And, because he is not an active member of New York’s roster in Week 1, his contract no longer becomes guaranteed. According to ESPN, that will be added to the more than $5 million in fines he has already received for missing training camp. Because Reddick is not on his rookie contract, his fines for missed training camp days are NFL-mandated and cannot be waived.
What have the Jets said regarding Haason Reddick’s holdout?
Most importantly, the Jets maintain that they will support Reddick if he reports to the team. “I’ll stand firm that when he gets here, we’re going to welcome him with open arms,” Jets coach Robert Saleh said at a news conference on Saturday. “We’re going to love him, and he’ll be a part of this football club and help us win many games. He’s got to deal with the financial issues, which are none of my business.” In July, defensive tackle Quinnen Williams said, “I try to keep out of all that, but I know he’s a fantastic player and person.
What did the New York Jets give up in exchange for Haason Reddick?
In the March trade that sent Reddick to the Jets, New York gave up a 2026 third-round pick that may be converted into a second-round pick if Reddick plays at least 67.5% of the season and has ten or more sacks.
