Jets’ Haason Reddick has lost over $8 million in fines for holding out over contract issues

Haason Reddick is yet to make his debut for the New York Jets since being traded by the Philadelphia Eagles.

Jets’ Haason Reddick has lost over $8 million in fines for holding out over contract issues

Haason Reddick (Image via ESPN)

Haason Reddick is stuck in a sticky wicket. As the linebacker continues his holdout from the New York Jets awaiting a new deal, the fines continue to pile up. At the end of Week 3, Reddick has to pay an estimated $8.3 million in fines for his continued absence from team activities and missing games.

With the New York Jets nowhere close to negotiating with Haason Reddick, the edge rusher continues to stick with his decision to sit out. His absence from the three games of the Jets has cost him $2.4 million, and the NFL’s fines for his prolonged absence have accumulated to the tune of $4.5 million. The remaining $1.4 million comes in the form of discretionary fines.

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Haason Reddick was traded to the New York Jets earlier this year by the Philadelphia Eagles. The Jets had hoped he would prove to be a valuable addition to their elite defense.

However, since his arrival, the edge rusher has yet to prove his value on the field as he demanded a big contract or to be traded. Neither of his requests has been heeded yet.

The stalemate between the Jets and Haason Reddick seems to have no visible end

The Jets have not considered trading Reddick because that would defeat the purpose of them having made a trade to bring him to New York. But given that the linebacker is refusing to budge, and the Jets remain reluctant to pay him, the only option available is to trade him.

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Haason Reddick (Image via AP)

Despite Reddick not taking the field, the Jets are doing fine. The team is 2-1 so far this season but the addition of an elite edge rusher would solidify their defense.

Following their 24-3 victory over the Titans in Week 2, the Jets might be more inclined to give in to Reddick’s demands. This is because Jermaine Johnson sustained an Achilles tear which will render him unable to play for the remainder of the season.

This leaves the Jets vulnerable at the edge rusher position with just Michael Clemons and Will McDonald starting. This is the time Haason Reddick would make his impact felt on the team.

For the time being, Reddick is not concerned about the fines and is confident he will get his way. The linebacker recently posted a cryptic message on X stating, “God will always make a way,” and given the circumstances the Jets face themselves with, it seems his faith is working.