The Jets made a trade for pass rusher Haason Reddick during the offseason, despite knowing that he was entering the final year of his contract and was likely looking for a new deal. However, Reddick has not received the new contract he desires and has chosen not to attend the Jets’ mandatory minicamp. According to head coach Robert Saleh, Reddick’s absence is unexcused but expressed confidence that he will be ready to play when the season starts.
Saleh stated that Reddick will face fines for missing the mandatory minicamp, as is common for players who skip such events. The Jets acquired Reddick in a trade and are obligated to pay him $14.25 million this season, but he is seeking a larger contract. It seems that the team may not have fully understood Reddick’s contract demands when they made the trade. The situation with Reddick serves as a reminder of the complexities and challenges that can arise during contract negotiations in professional sports.
Reddick remains absent from required team activities, including training camp, which is set to begin in July. The team will have to wait until training camp to see whether Reddick ultimately shows up to play. If he does not show up, it could result in further consequences, such as fines or suspension. However, Saleh remains optimistic about Reddick’s commitment to playing football and believes that he will be an important piece of the Jets defense this season.
