The Jets have yet to offer defensive end Haason Reddick a new contract despite acquiring him through a trade from the Eagles. Reddick has been absent from the team’s offseason workouts, and this situation may come to a head this week if he decides to skip the Jets’ mandatory minicamp, resulting in fines.
Reddick is seeking an improved contract as his current deal pays him $14.25 million in its final year. He has a strong track record of double-digit sacks over the past four years and has never missed a game in his seven-year career. Despite his impressive performance, Reddick’s salary is significantly less than the top earners in the league, who make around $34 million. This raises questions about the Jets’ decision not to negotiate a new contract for Reddick at the time of the trade, which could have put them in a stronger bargaining position.
The scenario where teams acquire players seeking new contracts without negotiations in place is not uncommon. In Reddick’s case, it puts the team in a difficult position and may complicate future negotiations. The potential fines for skipping mandatory activities are relatively small compared to the $250,000 workout bonus that Reddick has already missed out on by not participating. If Reddick decides to skip the minicamp, it could lead to further tension between him and the team, which may impact his future with the Jets.
