Tag: Haason Reddick

Steelers fans conflicted on potential reunion with Diontae Johnson

Fans are divided over whether the Pittsburgh Steelers should consider bringing Diontae Johnson back if the Ravens release him.

The grass isn’t always greener, and Diontae Johnson, along with the Baltimore Ravens, found this out the hard way. In an attempt to provide a much-needed boost to their receiver room, the Ravens took a chance on the ever-dramatic wide receiver. However, Baltimore’s greed blinded them to not only the emerging wide receiver threat already on their roster, Rashod Bateman, but also to Johnson’s tendency to self-implode.

Some fans are clamoring for the Pittsburgh Steelers to sign Johnson if he is released, but others remember his less-than-ideal attitude when he played for the Black and Gold.

One rule that came to light in 2024, due to the New York Jets’ trade for Haason Reddick, prevented the Steelers from reuniting with Johnson at the trade deadline. The rule explicitly states that teams cannot reacquire a player via trade that they previously traded away until two years have passed. However, much confusion surrounds the rule and whether the Steelers could potentially sign Johnson if he is released and clears waivers.

Here are some of the best fan reactions to the potential Black and Gold reunion with Diontae Johnson.

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Jaguars vs. Jets: Key matchups

Jaguars vs. Jets: Key matchups

The Jacksonville Jaguars head into Week 15 coming off a refreshing victory at Tennessee last Sunday. It’s only the team’s third win of what has otherwise been a tumultuous losing season.

This weekend provides a favorable opportunity to add another mark to the win column, although the team’s draft positioning may once again falter. The Jaguars host the New York Jets in 2024’s first matchup between teams mathematically eliminated from the playoffs.

Jaguars Wire takes a closer look at the key matchups in Jacksonville’s next-to-last home game of the season.

Jaguars WR Brian Thomas Jr. vs. Jets CB Sauce Gardner

It’s becoming clearer that the Jaguars rookie sensation is already one of the best players on the roster. He was a key reason for the team’s success in Nashville last weekend with eight catches on 12 targets for 86 yards, putting his season total at 54 grabs for 851 yards and six touchdown receptions.

This weekend, Thomas will go one-on-one against one of the best cornerbacks in football, Sauce Gardner.

The Jets have not had the season they were hoping for and are a mess of a franchise at the moment. However, the two-time All-Pro Gardner remains a bright spot, and winning against him in coverage is no easy feat.

That said, Gardner has had some struggles this season, especially on deeper crossing patterns, which could favor Thomas in space and offer run-after-catch opportunities against man coverage.

If Thomas has yet another productive day against Gardner and the Jets secondary, Jacksonville has a chance at winning two games in a row.

Jaguars LT Walker Little vs. Jets pass rushers

There’s a reason the Jaguars extended Walker Little to a three-year, $40.5 million contract. His play since becoming the team’s starting left tackle hasn’t been perfect but has been trending upward in recent weeks, especially in pass protection.

According to Next Gen Stats, Little’s quarterback pressure rate is the fourth-lowest among starting left tackles with at least 150 snaps.

Little faces a daunting task this weekend, however. His likely opponent on most snaps, Jets defensive end Will McDonald IV, has 10 sacks and 52 quarterback pressures on the season.

The Jets are like the Jaguars defensively as they have more trust in their four-down linemen to generate pressure by moving them around the line, rather than pulling out all the stops like some teams.

Little will need to be prepared for whoever New York will throw his way. Don’t forget about Haason Reddick, Michael Clemons and, occasionally, Quinnen Williams.

Jaguars RB Tank Bigsby vs. Jets run defense

Bigsby has established himself as Jacksonville’s running back of the future while putting the team in a tough position with his fellow running mate Travis Etienne Jr. While that is not the topic of this section, how Bigsby can beat New York’s run defense is.

The Jets rank No. 16 in the NFL in rushing yards allowed (119.9) and run stuff percentage (17.1%), and have allowed the 11th-most expected points added (EPA) rushing.

This could be another week where Bigsby sees another 20-plus touch game. The key to turning usage into production is trusting the blocks of interior linemen, center Mitch Morse and guards Brandon Scherff and Ezra Cleveland.

Bigsby is one of the league’s better space-creators and the Jets have allowed the ninth-most yards after contact per attempt (3.14) in the NFL. Bigsby’s 4.9 yards per attempt on inside-designed runs are the seventh-most in the NFL this season, according to Next Gen Stats.

While running backs may not matter to some, Bigsby will play a key part in Jacksonville’s chances at victory this weekend. Bringing him down won’t be an easy feat for New York.

Jets’ Haason Reddick fires back at Bill Belichick after debut

Jets’ Haason Reddick fires back at Bill Belichick after debut

Former NFL head coach Bill Belichick provided some analysis of the Patriots’ 25-22 win over the Jets in Week 8 earlier this week. Haason Reddick was not a fan.

The pass rusher made his debut with the Jets after ending his holdout. His name was brought up in Belichick’s breakdown of the contest.

Belichick did not only mention Reddick, but during his rundown he did mention his name.

“Reddick came into the game and just ran past the quarterback multiple times, whether it was [Drake] Maye or Jacoby, and created those scramble lanes that the Patriots took advantage of,” Belichick said.

Reddick took that personally.

The defender took to his social media account on Twitter/X after hearing was Belichick said about him during an appearance on the “Pat McAfee Show.” He decided to poke fun at the legendary coach and his current job status… which is Belichick being an analyst and no longer being a coach.

Reddick’s message can be found below:

Jets’ Haason Reddick refuses to discuss holdout

Jets’ Haason Reddick refuses to discuss holdout

If you were looking to hear about the holdout Haason Reddick had… you’re going to be disappointed.

Following the Jets’ disappointing 25-22 loss to the Patriots in Week 8, Reddick spoke for the first time about holding out for a new contract since the spring. The Pats defeat was his first ever game with the Jets after sitting out for that extended period.

Reddick immediately decided he wasn’t going to do discuss it.

In his team’s locker room on Sunday, Reddick flat out refused to say anything about it.

His full reaction can be found below:

Haason Reddick shares message on social media ahead of Jets debut

Haason Reddick shares message on social media ahead of Jets debut

Ahead of suiting up for the first time with the Jets, pass rusher Haason Reddick has shared a message to his social media account.

Reddick, 30, will make his debut with the team in Week 8 against the Patriots (1-6). He ended his holdout with the Jets (2-5) last week and promptly reported for duty.

Now reeling after consecutive losses, the Jets hope Reddick provides a spark. It appears he’s looking for the same as well.

“Hate me now, love me later … I’m still gone be me 😏” is what Reddick wrote on the internet. It featured an image of him practicing with the Jets.

His full post can be found below:

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Jets at Patriots: 3 key matchups to watch in Week 8

Jets at Patriots: 3 key matchups to watch in Week 7

The New York Jets will face the New England Patriots in their upcoming Week 7 matchup.

Even with it being an AFC East clash, it will still be the games, within the game, that will make all the difference.

Here are three key matchups to watch during Jets (2-5) versus the Patriots (1-6):

WR Garrett Wilson vs. CB Christian Gonzalez

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Most eyes will be on Davante Adams when the Jets offense is on the field, as expected. He could very well win his matchup against Patriots cornerback Jonathan Jones, but Jones is likely the Pats’ best player in the secondary. That will leave Gonzalez on Wilson which is a matchup the Jets should take advantage of.

LB CJ Mosley vs. RB Rhamondre Stevenson

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With rookie Drake Maye now starting at quarterback for the Patriots, stopping Stevenson out of the backfield will be even more important than the first time these two sides met. Make Maybe beat you and Mosley will be the one leading the Jets defense against New England’s backfield.

DE Haason Reddick vs. OL Demontrey Jacobs

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Reddick just ended his holdout and his debut will be a huge chance to make a splash in his first game with the Jets. He’s going up against Jacobs, who is the worst-rated offensive tackle in the entire NFL via Pro Football Focus‘ metrics.

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Jets’ Haason Reddick hits practice field with team for the first time

Jets’ Haason Reddick hits practice field with team for the first time

Haason Reddick is finally suiting up for the New York Jets.

Reddick, 30, ended his long offseason holdout this past week. As of Monday, he reported for duty and started to prep for the team’s upcoming game against the New England Patriots (1-6).

In doing so, Reddick finally strapped up and practiced with the Jets (2-5) for the first time.

Images of Reddick on the field with the Jets were shared to social media this week, some of which can be found below:

Jets’ Jeff Ulbrich on Haason Reddick’s availability vs. Patriots

Jets’ Jeff Ulbrich on Haason Reddick’s availability vs. Patriots

Step one was getting Haason Reddick into the Jets’ building to sign a contract. That was accomplished.

Now we wait and see if he can be ready in time to face the Patriots (1-6) in Week 8.

If you’re asking interim head coach Jeff Ulbrich? He thinks that’s going to happen.

While we wait to hear from Reddick himself, Ulbrich has weighed in on the 30-year-old’s availability ahead of the Jets (2-5) heading out to face the Patriots. Ulbrich indicated that yes, Reddick will be in the fold according, to ESPN:

Last weekend, Reddick ended his long holdout with the Jets. He reported for duty for the first time since being traded from the Eagles to the Jets on Monday.

As the week continues to unfold, Jets Wire will continue to provide updates on Reddick’s availability.

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What Jets’ Jeff Ulbrich said about Haason Reddick ending his holdout

What Jets’ Jeff Ulbrich said about Haason Reddick ending his holdout

As perhaps one more rabbit up the sleeve for the New York Jets, pass rusher Haason Reddick is reporting for duty.

The Jets (2-5) acquired Reddick via trade in the spring. Since then he has had a rollercoaster holdout but this past week has decided to end that. As of Monday, he was in the building and prepping for the Jets’ upcoming game against the New England Patriots (1-6) in Week 8.

We’ve yet to hear from Reddick himself just yet. But it sounds like he’s going to be welcomed.

“Haason is going to fit right into this locker room,” defensive lineman Solomon Thomas told reporters. “He’s going to be a guy who plays hard, gets the quarterback down and a guy who creates turnovers.”

As far as the man at the top, interim head coach Jeff Ulbrich said he already had a meeting with the 30-year-old. Ulbrich noted Reddick is “fired up.”

“Ready to get rolling with us,” Ulbrich said. “He’s going to be fully integrated into all we do.”

For more from Ulbrich on Reddick, see the attached clip below:

Haason Reddick finally reported to the Jets’ facility

Haason Reddick finally reported to the Jets facility

If there were any possible last second nerves, those are gone now.

It was reported over the weekend that pass rusher Haason Reddick had decided to end his holdout with the New York Jets. That held true.

On Monday, The Athletic’s Dianna Russini followed up that Reddick did make his way to 1 Jets Drive:

Reddick’s holdout was a months long saga which turned into a rollercoaster. It involved trade requests and even a changing of agents for the player, but the 30-year-old has begun his career in New York as of Monday.

According to ESPN’s Rich Cimini, the Jets have been granted a roster exemption for Reddick which expires on Nov. 1.

It’s unclear exactly what type of agreement the Jets and Reddick came to in order to get him in the door. Per ESPN’s Adam Schefter, part of the deal involves the team waiving the $12 million in fines he gathered while sitting out.

The Jets traded for Reddick in a trade with the Philadelphia Eagles back in March. Almost right away his holdout began.

Reddick’s addition to the defense will certainly be a pass-rushing boost.