
NFL star edge rusher Reddick agrees to re-worked deal with Jets
Nearly seven months after being acquired by the New York Jets, Haason Reddick is ready to join his new team.
Reddick is ending his hold-out and will report to the Jets on Monday after the two sides agreed to an adjusted contract for the remainder of this season.
As part of the agreement, which came on Sunday, New York will waive the $12million in NFL-mandated fines that Reddick amassed while holding out.
Reddick, who recently switched to Drew Rosenhaus as an agent, and the Jets will continue to work on a long-term deal beyond this season.
Haason Reddick agrees to reworked, short-term contract with Jets, will report to team. (via @rapsheet) pic.twitter.com/ruyEdQunQq
— NFL (@NFL) October 20, 2024
The Jets acquired Reddick from the Philadelphia Eagles in late March after he had initially asked the Eagles for a new contract.
Since passing his physical with the Jets, he had not joined his new team for any activities. Due to make $14.25m in 2024 in the final year of his deal, he skipped both their voluntary and mandatory mini-camp and has been holding out since the start of training camp.
In August, Reddick informed New York he wanted to be traded.
Shortly after the news of Reddick's trade demand broke, the Jets announced they would not honour his request.
Just last week, however, New York gave him permission to seek a trade with his new agent.
He is now finally joining the Jets and could be on the field for their Week 8 game against the New England Patriots.
Drafted 13th overall by the Arizona Cardinals in the 2017 draft, Reddick has emerged as one of the league's premier pass rushers over the last four seasons.
Since 2020, his 14 forced fumbles are the most in the NFL, while his 50 1/2 sacks rank fourth.
The 29-year-old was named to his second Pro Bowl team last season when he registered 11 sacks and 13 tackles for loss.
In 2022, his 16 sacks trailed only Nick Bosa's 18 1/2 for the most in the NFL.