Understanding the Haason Reddick’s Trade Saga with the New York Jets

Haason Reddick’s Search for New Agents

This information surfaced just a day after Reddick enlisted the services of Drew Rosenhaus and Ryan Matha as his new representatives. Rosenhaus, who was present at the Monday night’s game against the Buffalo Bills, had a pre-game discussion with Jets general manager, Joe Douglas. Rosenhaus later confirmed that they were maintaining “a constructive conversation.”

Reddick – The Last NFL Holdout

Acquired from the Philadelphia Eagles on March 29, Reddick, at 30, is the last remaining holdout in the NFL. His relationship with his former agency, CAA, took an unprecedented turn when they dropped him as a client, following his insistence on a long-term extension. Despite negotiations with CAA and the Jets, Reddick stood his ground, foregoing approximately $4.7 million in game checks and incurring around $5 million in fines mandated by the NFL.

Reddick’s Trade Request Rebuffed

Although Reddick had initially requested a trade, Jets GM Joe Douglas denied it. Reddick was acquired by the Jets with a remaining one-year, non-guaranteed base pay of $14.25 million on his contract. Over the previous four seasons, Reddick, with his impressive record of 50.5 sacks, sought a long-term deal on par with the top pass rushers. However, the Eagles decided to trade him rather than meeting his pay demand.

The Jets and Reddick’s Contract Disputes

Upon his acquisition, the Jets proposed an extension, which was summarily dismissed. Reddick then consented to play under his current contract, as per the team’s statement. However, Reddick believed he was due a long-term extension, resulting in his absence from all team and offseason activities, including training camp.

The Bryce Huff Trade and Its Impact on Reddick’s Situation

After losing Bryce Huff to the Eagles via free agency, the Jets secured Reddick’s services by parting with a conditional 2026 third-round pick. If Reddick neither gets traded nor reports by Week 13, he would lose credit for the season, and his contract would toll. This implies that the Jets would retain his rights for 2025, rather than Reddick becoming a free agent.