Despite not but enjoying a snap for the New York Jets and already requesting a commerce, Haason Reddick’s teammates have his again.
The edge rusher requested the Jets to commerce him on Monday, simply months after buying him from the Philadelphia Eagles, as the 2 sides have been unable to agree on a brand new contract all through the offseason.
Reddick’s Week 1 standing is now formally in query, and there is not a lot successful for both aspect, as Gang Green’s common Joe Douglas launched a vehement assertion saying the workforce would not commerce him.
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Reddick will flip 30 on Sept. 22, which is not precisely the golden age for getting a brand new deal – however quarterback Aaron Rodgers says he cannot blame Reddick for combating for what he desires.
“Obviously we’d love for him to be here, but we don’t judge him for trying to do what’s best for him,” he advised reporters at coaching camp on Tuesday.
But, Rodgers did let his teammate know via the grapevine what he feels Reddick ought to do.
“I think what’s best for him is to be a Jet, because this is going to be a fun ride.”
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The Jets despatched a conditional 2026 third-round draft choose to the Eagles in alternate for Reddick. Philadelphia’s compensation may change into a second-round choose if Reddick reaches sure enjoying time thresholds and information no less than 10 sacks.
The Jets let edge rusher Bryce Huff stroll in free company, mockingly to the Birds, earlier than buying Reddick. Reddick completed the 2023 season with 11 sacks in 17 video games, whereas Huff had a team-leading 10 sacks for New York final yr.
Reddick’s 50.5 sacks during the last 4 seasons are the fourth most in the NFL.
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It was anticipated when Reddick obtained to the tri-state space that the 2 sides would ultimately work one thing out, however apparently, nothing has progressed with lower than 4 weeks till the season begins.
Fox News’ Chantz Martin contributed to this report.
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