New York Jets: Why the Front Office Is Standing Tall During Ugly Reddick Situation.
The New York Jets General Manager Joe Douglas has made a statement regarding the unfolding Haason Reddick situation.
Douglas and the Jets have reiterated that New York will not fulfill the trade request of Reddick as he has not made any attempt to work with the team. Reddick was traded to the Jets in exchange for a conditional 2026 third-round draft pick that went to the Philadelphia Eagles. Despite Reddick requesting a trade like many expected during his holdout, the Jets front office still holds much of the leverage in this situation.
New York Jets Front Office Stands Tall, Refuses to Trade Star Rusher Haason Reddick.
Just four months after being acquired by the New York Jets, star defensive end Haason Reddick has requested a trade to a different team. Reddick has not stepped foot in the Jets facility for the past 21 days after initially joining an introductory press conference and completing a physical. The Jets front office, who previously offered a contract extension to Reddick, have refused his trade request and insisted on focusing on the players on the field.
Reddick states that he is holding out while searching for a longer, more lucrative contract heading into this season. Previously, Reddick signed a three-year extension signed with the Eagles, but it was later voided. Upon initially being traded to the Jets, the front office offered Reddick an extension, but the defensive end declined as he felt it was ‘below market’.
Why are the New York Jets Refusing to Trade Reddick Despite his Request?
The main reason behind the New York Jets refusing to trade Reddick is due to the fact that the rusher has not reported to camp. From the perspective of the Jets front office, Reddick stepped foot in the facility once for an introduction and physical, and has since displayed no effort towards joining the team. Reddick was previously acquired from the Eagles just four months ago, where reportedly did not bring up contract discussions.
