NFL Rumors: Haason Reddick Requests Jets Trade amid Contract Holdout

Haason Reddick was already traded once this offseason, and he will be moved again if he gets his reported wish.

NFL insider Jordan Schultz reported Monday the pass-rusher informed the New York Jets he would like to be traded. New York acquired Reddick from the Philadelphia Eagles via trade this offseason, but he is currently holding out from training camp with just one year remaining on his contract.

General manager Joe Douglas responded with a statement saying the Jets have no plans on trading him:

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That Reddick wants a new contract isn't a surprise.

Nick Shook of NFL.com reported in March when the Jets acquired him that "Reddick's compensation has been a sticking point for the Eagles dating back to early February, when Philadelphia gave Reddick permission to seek a trade."

The Jets took a chance with the trade given that reality and have thus far been unable to work anything out with the Temple product. The holdout has now turned into a trade request, which raises further questions about his future with the AFC East team.

It's quite a turnaround from when Reddick told reporters during his introductory press conference with the Jets that, "Whatever happens, I'm going to be happy. I'm going to give my all, no matter what. That's just who I am as a person."

ESPN's Rich Cimini reported Wednesday that Reddick surpassed the $1 million mark in fines for his continuing holdout and noted it is believed the 29-year-old is looking for a deal that pays him approximately $25 million a year, which is close to what Danielle Hunter received from the Houston Texans.

Reddick is set to make $14.25 million in base salary in 2024.

Whether it is the Jets or a different team, whichever defense has Reddick rushing the passer in 2024 will benefit from someone coming off back-to-back Pro Bowl seasons. He posted 11 sacks last season, which was his fourth consecutive campaign with double-digit sack totals.

While New York did not come to terms with Reddick on a new deal before executing the trade, it still made the move as it attempts to make a Super Bowl run with a healthy Aaron Rodgers under center.

It was a win-now type of trade, but there are plenty of questions remaining with the season approaching.