There hasn’t been a change in the status of Haason Reddick according to New York Jets general manager Joe Douglas. Reddick’s training camp holdout was the only dark spot in what has been an otherwise sunny offseason for the Jets.
Reddick is in the final year of his contract with the Jets. He was acquired in a trade this offseason with the Philadelphia Eagles.
In each of his last four seasons, Reddick has double-digit sacks. Last year for the Eagles, he had 11 sacks and 38 total tackles in 17 games.
Douglas spoke on Thursday during a media availability.
“Nothing’s changed from our end. Obviously a ton of respect for Haason and awaiting his arrival,” Douglas told reporters.
“Looking forward to when he does. He will be welcomed with open arms.”
Douglas wouldn’t say that there is any “frustration” over the situation. He spoke of a respect for Reddick as a person and a player and that “we think he can help us win games.”
“Felt really good about the conversations leading up to and at the moment of the trade,” Douglas said.
“So, again, we’re going to be excited to have him when he decides to arrive.”
With the season set to open on Sept. 9 at the San Francisco 49ers, Douglas was unsure of if and when Reddick would report to the Jets.
“I can’t lay out any expectations right now,” Douglas said.
“But when he does arrive – we’re all going to be excited.”
