Haason Reddick

The New York Jets traded a conditional third-round pick in 2026 to the Philadelphia Eagles for edge-rusher Haason Reddick this offseason, replacing the departed Bryce Huff (who signed with Philly).

It was an exciting move for an already excellent Jets' defense, though it has quickly soured, as Reddick has skipped the team's entire offseason program while seeking a contract extension.

Not the best start to a relationship. But according to ESPN's Rich Cimini, "The Jets don't seem to be fretting the possibility of a nasty holdout. Chances are, they will find common ground by sweetening his existing contract."

Reddick, 29, is entering the final year of his current deal and is likely expecting a major payday, given his four straight seasons registering double-digit sacks. The Jets surely knew the veteran pass-rusher would seek an extension this offseason, so the current situation couldn't have come as too much of a surprise.

All that remains to be seen is when, or if, such an extension gets done, and whether Reddick remains away from the team until it does.

When New York Jets defensive end Haason Reddick was not present for the start of mandatory minicamp this week, many began to speculate if he was trying to send a message that he's unhappy with not receiving a contract extension.

However, Reddick broke his silence on Wednesday with a social media post advising fans not to feed into the rumors:

Reddick is entering the final year of his contract. The Philadelphia Eagles traded him to the Jets earlier this offseason partly due to his desire to receive a contract extension that they couldn't afford.

SNY's Connor Hughes reported that Reddick "indicated" to the Jets after he was acquired that he would attend the team's offseason program as well as mandatory minicamp. However, the star edge rusher skipped the entirety of voluntary OTAs with New York before being a no-show for the start of minicamp on Tuesday.

Reddick has recorded over 10 sacks in each of the last four seasons, making him one of the top pass-rushers in the NFL. However, he's set to make $15 million in the final season of his current contract, which Hughes explained is well below market value.

"Nick Bosa (49ers), Josh Allen (Jaguars) and Brian Burns (Giants) all recently signed contracts worth north of $28 million annually. That's the realm Reddick, fourth-most sacks in the NFL since 2020 (50.5), wants to be in, too," Hughes stated.

Hughes added that the Jets "made things clear to Reddick" that they "would not rip up his contract before the season." The team reportedly planned to reassess where things stand with the 29-year-old next spring based on how he performed in 2024.

Jets head coach Robert Saleh told reporters on Tuesday that he's not concerned about Reddick's absence from minicamp. However, if the two-time Pro Bowler skips training camp next month, the situation will become a lot more worrisome in New York.

New York Jets head coach Robert Saleh confirmed that linebacker Haason Reddick didn't report to the team's minicamp Tuesday.

Reddick is only signed for one more season. SNY's Connor Hughes reported he's seeking a new contract but indicated earlier he would attend the Jets' offseason workouts despite not having a long-term deal.

"No, he wasn't thrilled with his usage in Sean Desai/Matt Patricia's defense last year (48 snaps in coverage), but the root of his frustrations, and the primary reason he asked the Eagles to trade him, was because he wasn't happy with his current deal," Hughes subsequently reported. "Reddick's current contract pays him $15 million annually. Nick Bosa (49ers), Josh Allen (Jaguars) and Brian Burns (Giants) all recently signed contracts worth north of $28 million annually. That's the realm Reddick, fourth-most sacks in the NFL since 2020 (50.5), wants to be in, too.

The 29-year-old's contract status played a role in his trade from the Philadelphia Eagles. Philly came to the determination dealing him to the Jets was a better asset play than extending him beyond the 2024 season.

"I really can't wrap my head around it. I'm baffled like everyone else," his father, Raymond Matthew, said to ESPN's Tim McManus. "He outperformed his contract. ... He just wanted market value. He just wanted the numbers that made sense, which he didn't get.

"It was a thing where I guess [general manager] Howie Roseman felt that it was better to go that way. It felt awkward. It did."

According to Hughes, the Jets "made things clear to Reddick" when they acquired him and told him they "would not rip up his contract before the season." Both sides would reassess where things stood next spring.

"Reddick was on board. He had a tremendous visit with the team, sources told SNY, when he showed up to take his physical and finalize the trade from Philadelphia," per Hughes. "Additional sources informed SNY that Reddick told members of the team he would be in attendance for the offseason program (including organized team activities) and minicamp on his current contract."

Even assuming Reddick provided assurances about his participation in minicamp, his holdout illustrates the difficult position the Jets put themselves in by trading for him. Nothing actually compelled him to report to camp, and the need for an extension lingers whether he shows up or not.

You'd expect Reddick to arrive at some point with or without a new contract. While he may not be overly enthused with his $14.3 million base salary, the two-time Pro Bowler has way too much to lose by carrying a holdout into the regular season.

Still, this is the kind of drama the Jets will have wanted to avoid following such an eventful and disappointing 2023 season.

The father of linebacker Haason Reddick remains at a loss after the Philadelphia Eagles traded the 29-year-old to the New York Jets.

"I really can't wrap my head around it. I'm baffled like everyone else," Raymond Matthew said to ESPN's Tim McManus. "He outperformed his contract. ... He just wanted market value. He just wanted the numbers that made sense, which he didn't get.

"It was a thing where I guess [general manager] Howie Roseman felt that it was better to go that way. It felt awkward. It did."

Philadelphia dealt Reddick to the Jets for a 2026 conditional third-round pick. While the team had given him and his representatives permission in February to explore any trade avenues, the transaction was still surprising. The veteran defender had 11 sacks and 23 hits on the quarterback in 2023 en route to earning a second straight Pro Bowl nod.

Reddick's contract was likely a factor because he only has one year left on the three-year, $45 million pact he originally signed with the Eagles. But it doesn't appear he was resigned to leaving Philly in the absence of an extension to this point.

Perhaps the Eagles will be proven correct in moving on from Reddick now rather than re-signing him or simply letting him play out his contract. Based on his father's comments, he'll have a big chip on his shoulder in 2024, though.

New York Jets linebacker Haason Reddick released a statement Tuesday thanking the Philadelphia Eagles and their fans for his two-year stint with the franchise.

The Eagles traded Reddick to the Jets for a conditional 2026 third-round pick last week. The pick will improve to a second-round selection if Reddick plays 67.5 percent of the Jets' defensive snaps and records 10 sacks next season.

The trade essentially resulted in a swap of pass-rushers between Philadelphia and New York after former Jet Bryce Huff signed with the Eagles in free agency. The Eagles allowed Reddick to explore his trade market after they showed no interest in re-signing him to a long-term contract extension.

It's unclear if the Jets will offer Reddick an extension. He's set to make $14.3 million in the final year of a three-year, $45 million deal he signed in 2022.

"I believe I have a lot left in the tank," Reddick told reporters Monday. "If I didn't, I wouldn't be here. That's pretty much that. I feel like when I don't have any more left to give, I'll retire. Until that point, I'm going to continue to try to play my best ball."

Reddick's exit from Philadelphia is bittersweet given his ties to the area. He was born in Camden, New Jersey, and grew up in Haddon Heights, both just outside of Philadelphia, before playing college football at Temple.

The Jets technically play in Jersey, so this marks a return to his home state, but it's understandable that Reddick wanted to honor his two-year stint in Philly with a statement.

New York Jets pass-rusher Haason Reddick is excited about a fresh start after he was traded by the Philadelphia Eagles on Friday.

"I believe I have a lot left in the tank," Reddick said at his introductory press conference on Monday (h/t Eric Edholm of NFL.com). "If I didn't, I wouldn't be here. That's pretty much that. I feel like when I don't have any more left to give, I'll retire. Until that point, I'm going to continue to try to play my best ball."

The 29-year-old was acquired by the Jets in exchange for a conditional 2026 third-round pick that becomes a second-round pick if Reddick plays 67.5 percent of New York's defensive snaps and records at least 10 sacks in 2024.

After defensive end Bryce Huff departed in free agency, general manager Joe Douglas made sure to replace his production by adding Reddick. He was selected to the Pro Bowl in each of the past two seasons in Philadelphia and has notched at least 11 sacks in four consecutive years.

The Jets will need to figure out his contract status, as Reddick is currently set to carry a $15 million cap hit in 2024 before hitting unrestricted free agency in 2025 (via Spotrac). However, it doesn't appear that he's currently worrying about a new contract too much.

"Contractual stuff, I'm leaving that up to my agent and Joe to figure out," Reddick said, per Josh Alper of Pro Football Talk. "Whatever happens, I'm gonna be happy. I'm gonna give my all no matter what, that's just who I am as a person. No matter how it goes, how many years, I'm gonna be here for however long I'm here for and I'm going to give the team, the fans everything that I have."

With Reddick coming off the edge and four-time MVP quarterback Aaron Rodgers expected to be back under center, the Jets will attempt to make their first playoff appearance since the 2010 season.

Haason Reddick is heading to New York after the Philadelphia Eagles traded the edge-rusher to the Jets for a conditional 2026 third-round pick that could be a second, per ESPN's Adam Schefter.

The third-round pick would become a second if Reddick has 67.5 percent of playing time and has 10 or more sacks, Schefter reported.

Reddick gives New York a nice boost on the outside. Last season, he recorded 38 tackles and 11 sacks for the Eagles.

Here's a look at the Jets' updated defensive depth chart with the addition of Reddick:

• LDE: John Franklin-Myers, Will McDonald IV
• LDT: Javon Kinlaw, Leki Fotu, Bruce Hector, Tanzel Smart, Manny Jones
• RDT: Quinnen Williams, Solomon Thomas, Jalyn Holmes, Marquiss Spencer
• RDE Jermaine Johnson, Michael Clemons
• WLB: Haason Reddick, Jamien Sherwood, Marcelino McCrary-Ball
• MLB: CJ Mosley, Chazz Surratt
• SLB: Quincy Williams, Zaire Barnes
• LCB: Sauce Gardner, Isaiah Oliver, Tae Hayes
• SS: Chuck Clark
• FS: Tony Adams, Jarrick Bernard-Converse 
• RCB: DJ Reed, Michael Carter II, Brandin Echols

Per OverTheCap, the Jets had just $9.6 million in cap space prior to acquiring Reddick.

The Athletic's Zack Rosenblatt and Dianna Russini wrote that Gang Green will "likely have to restructure some contracts to clear more space to both fit Reddick into their cap sheet and to have enough room to operate the rest of the offseason."

The Jets had some bright spots on defense in 2023, giving up just 4.6 yards per play and forcing 27 turnovers, but there were certainly some holes to be filled, especially in the team's run defense. New York gave up the eighth-most rushing yards last season, and Reddick could help improve that number this year.

The 29-year-old had a career-high 16 sacks in 2022 and led the league in forced fumbles with five. If he brings that defensive dominance to New York, it should fare well for the Jets.

New York is coming off a 7-10 season that saw it miss the playoffs for a 13th consecutive year. The season was derailed early on when quarterback Aaron Rodgers tore his Achilles in the first game, and the Jets could never find consistency without him.

With a healthy Rodgers and the addition of Reddick in 2024, New York could finally get back into the playoffs after a dreadful drought.

The Philadelphia Eagles traded star edge-rusher Haason Reddick to the New York Jets on Friday, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN.

The news doesn't come as a huge surprise after reports indicated on Super Bowl Sunday that Reddick was given permission to find a trade and was looking for a lucrative extension:

Reddick himself pushed back on those rumors, however:

But once the Eagles signed edge-rusher Bryce Huff—and more rumors followed that the team was shopping both Reddick and Josh Sweat—it seemed his time in Philadelphia was nearing its end.

Regardless, he's probably earned a bigger payday. Since joining the Eagles ahead of the 2022 season, the 29-year-old has posted 27 sacks, 24 tackles for loss, 49 quarterback hits, five forced fumbles, three fumble recoveries and four passes defensed in 34 games.

Reddick now has registered four straight seasons with double-digit sacks and has been a Pro Bowler in each of the past two campaigns. He was one of the few bright spots for a beleaguered Eagles defense in 2023.

He clearly was hoping for a bigger contract after posting 16 sacks in 2022, but the Eagles—just one year after inking him to a three-year, $45 million contract—didn't rework his deal.

"Y'all see it, y'all know what's going on," he told reporters last offseason when asked if he thought he was underpaid. "I'm worried about being the best version of myself, and then everything will sort itself out, truly."

Losing Reddick calls into serious question how the Eagles will consistently generate a pass rush next season. Last year's first-round pick, Nolan Smith, will need to take a leap in his second season, while big things are expected from Huff in a bigger role. Veteran Brandon Graham and Sweat also return.

As for the Jets, Reddick is an instant upgrade off the edge and immediately improves their overall defense, which was already one of the league's best. This trade made sense for both sides.