OCTOBER 13: A new agreement may soon be reached regarding Reddick finding new representation, per veteran insider Josina Anderson. Nothing is firmly in place at this point, but changes on that front could be followed by some kind of Jets resolution. Then again, Reddick has already turned aside a New York offer during the regular season.
OCTOBER 10: The Haason Reddick saga has taken another notable turn. As his Jets holdout continues, the veteran edge rusher has been dropped by his agency, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports. 
Reddick has remained away from the Jets since his introductory news conference in April. No movement is known to have taken place with respect to a contract resolution being reached, although his agents have been in communication with general manager Joe Douglas. That process has not yielded results, and NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo notes a philosophical difference has resulted in CAA’s decision to move on.
A number of veteran players have engaged in holdouts (or at least hold-ins) while seeking a new or upgraded contract during the offseason, something which is done in conjunction with their representatives. As SNY’s Connor Hughes confirms, however, Reddick’s actions have not been on the recommendation of his agents. The 30-year-old has decided on his own to continue holding out through the regular season after skipping OTAs, minicamp and training camp.
Doing so has resulted in major financial penalties. Reddick racked up over $8MM in fines for his offseason absences, and he has missed out on $4.2MM in base salary for the 2024 season. A pending free agent (but only if he accrues a year of service time by reporting relatively soon), the two-time Pro Bowler was dealt from the Eagles to the Jets once it became clear Philadelphia would not commit to a new contract. A Jets offer was turned down, and the team has insisted new negotiations will not take place until Reddick reports. It very much remains to be seen when (if at all) that will take place.
Reddick requested a trade in August, but Douglas immediately made it clear no consideration to such a move would be given. While a deal sending him elsewhere remains possible, the former first-rounder is not expected to be included in any potential Davante Adams trade. Speculation on Reddick’s future will thus remain tied to his willingness to remain absent through the coming weeks.
Jets owner Woody Johnson said Reddick would be welcomed “with open arms” if he were to report, adding, “he’s got to get here first. So, Haason, get in your car, drive down I-95 and come to the New York Jets. We can meet you and give you an escort right in the building and you will fit right in and you’re going to love it here, and you’re going to feel welcome and you’re going to accomplish great things with us” (h/t ESPN’s Rich Cimini).
The Jets paid a conditional 2026 third-round pick – which could become a second-round selection – to acquire Reddick. As NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport notes, a trade back to the Eagles at this time is not permissible under league rules. Other suitors could eventually be in play, though, in which case the other selection involved in this situation (a 2026 second-rounder) would become particularly important. Veteran insider Josina Anderson reports the conditions on that pick are tied to Reddick’s destination if he does wind up being traded away again.
Speculation increased that New York could re-engage on a resolution after Jermaine Johnson‘s Achilles tear. That has not proven to be the case, and 2023 first-rounder Will McDonald has posted six sacks while stepping into an increased role. What happens next on the Jets’ part will be worth watching closely. Of course, the possibility remains that Reddick continues to hold out – a move which will no doubt negatively affect his ability to land new representation in the future.
If you’re not a QB, you don’t have the kind of leverage to make this work for you. These guys make decisions based on pride and emotion instead of calculated strategy. It’s expensive to be ignorant.
I think the flaw in Reddick’s strategy was thinking his agent would actually make an effort to secure him a fair deal. He’ll be much better served by new representation.
The flaw in his strategy is not realizing he’s not high level enough as a player to pull this off. He’s an above average but not great player who is 30 and seen as a malcontent. The amount of money he’s costing himself over this is just mind boggling.
Management is usually quick to label any player who is going to cost them more than they are willing to pay a “malcontent”. If you’re concerned about the money he is costing himself you could launch a Go Fund Me campaign for the guy.
You realize somebody can say that something is mind boggling and they not be greatly concerned about it. Most normal people realize this. But you decided to act like you are 8 with “go open a go fund me” what a clown statement. Get a life.
He’s cost himself $12+mil crosseyes. That’s some serious self sabotage. At this point this guy looks dumb and everyone is right to question his motivation. Malcontent is the perfect description for someone like him
It’s getting Leveon Bell like real fast
He sure played great for Philly in 2022. The entire defense leveled off last year with Gannon gone. He did mess up not joining the Jets, though.
No commission equals zero representation! CYA. There’s always a ‘regular’ job, if’n you show up for work.
Waiting for more people to say he still has leverage here.
He is without a boatload of cash, but he isn’t without leverage. As long as he reports soon, he can still accrue his service time for FA. He can still “pull a muscle” once he reports, too. The representation thing might hurt, but we’ll see. I can’t imagine there won’t be anyone willing to take a percentage for negotiaiting what will still be a decent contract.
No team wants him at near the contract he wants or even currently has. He’s proven a head ache. He can stay home and be happy. He can report and be unhappy. But if he does report in order to accrue his year, he’s going to find free agency after the season rather bleak.
Good luck getting a massive deal if you pull that b.s. that every last team will see through.
He’d get a sizeable deal, no doubt in my mind. Look what Watson got. A player being unhappy with his contract isn’t anywhere near as bad as that situation, either.
The Jets put the ‘fun’ in dysfunction.
Never saw this before
Did I claim to coin the phrase?
You might have
Scott Boras on Line 1…
I’m numb as a jets fan.
Hey, at least this one isn’t Hackett’s fault.
Or Rodgers
This guy is a huge baby. Play your deal.
The Jets have said they’re willing to give him a new deal. All he has to do is actually show up to work. It’s just a ridiculous stance on his part.
The dumbest hold out I’ve ever seen.
Nope, Mr Tip-toe, Le’Veon Bell with the Steelers. Cost him his career. Another Jets casualty.
I’d say it on par with Bell. It just so happens that the Jets got involved in both cases
Jets can send Reddick to Detroit. Hutchinson is done.