Only Haason Reddick knows why he’s deciding to pass a million in salary for a holdout based on principles after being traded from the Philadelphia Eagles to the New York Jets.
Reddick was shipped to the AFC East during the off-season and never reported after his introductory press conference. He held out for a new contract amid accusations that Joe Douglas and company reneged on an extension.
Thanks to his contract structure, Reddick has forfeited nearly $800,000 per game, totaling over $4 million in salary for no apparent reason. Since the start of Jets training camp, he has accumulated over $5 million in NFL-mandated fines that can’t be rescinded.
On Thursday, Adam Schefter reported that Reddick’s agents and representation, Creative Arts Agency (CAA), have severed ties with the linebacker.
Jets holdout edge rusher Haason Reddick already has missed five games, forfeiting nearly $800,000 per game, totaling over $4 million. On top of this, he has accumulated more than $5 million in NFL-mandated fines. https://t.co/FSVvjpxgah
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) October 11, 2024
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Last season, Reddick finished 15th in the league with 11 sacks and made his second straight Pro Bowl.
He recorded double-digit sacks for the fourth consecutive season, leading his team in that category and tying for 15th in the NFL. Outside of the sacks, though, Reddick’s numbers were poor by his standards.
His 38 tackles were the second-lowest mark of his career, and he didn’t force or recover a fumble after forcing five and recovering three last season.
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