Haason Reddick, the star edge rusher for the New York Jets, has been granted permission to seek a trade, as confirmed by Jets owner Woody Johnson at the NFL's fall meetings in Atlanta. Reddick, who was acquired from Philadelphia in March to bolster the Jets' pass rush, has not played this season due to a contract dispute with the team.
Despite passing his physical on April 1, Reddick has been absent from the Jets' lineup since the trade. His agent, Drew Rosenhaus, expressed eagerness to resolve the issues promptly, emphasizing Reddick's desire to remain with the Jets for the long term.
However, it seems that Reddick's preference lies elsewhere, as Johnson disclosed that the Jets have given him the green light to explore trade opportunities. This development follows Reddick's initial trade request on August 12, which was initially denied by Jets' general manager Joe Douglas.
Reddick, who was set to earn $14.25 million in nonguaranteed base salary in the final year of his contract, incurred significant fines for missing mandatory team activities and training camp. Additionally, he is forfeiting game checks for each missed game, amounting to nearly $5 million in losses.
The Jets are now poised to consider trade options with teams in need of pass rushing assistance, potentially including the Detroit Lions, who recently lost star player Aidan Hutchinson to a season-ending injury.
Meanwhile, the Jets have also reportedly reached an agreement to acquire wide receiver Davante Adams from Las Vegas, reuniting him with quarterback Aaron Rodgers. The situation surrounding Reddick's trade request is ongoing, with the Jets navigating a complex negotiation process to address the star player's future with the team.
