After holding out of all team activities, Jets All-Pro pass rusher Haason Reddick has requested a trade. The Jets quickly released a fiery rebuttal.
The Scoop
Haason Reddick started his career as an Arizona Cardinal. After his rookie contract, the Cardinals let him walk in free agency, leading him to sign with the Carolina Panthers for a season. Then it appeared he found his forever home with the Philadelphia Eagles. This, however, is where the turmoil began. Reddick requested a trade from the Super Bowl runners up, and his wish was granted with a plane ticket to New York four months ago. A new contract extension has not been reached between the two sides and the situation has reached a head…or has it?
Restoring Power
“We have informed Haason that we will not trade him, that he is expected to be here with his teammates, and that he will continue to be fined per the CBA if he does not report.”
Jets General Manager Joe Douglas fired back at Haason Reddick in an unprecedented response. We are seeing a similar cat-and-mouse game in San Francisco with Brandon Aiyuk as players continue to gain power in recent years. The Jets are at least attempting to have the former Temple Owl honor the rest of his contract. How this really unfolds could be a very different story, though.
Wrap Up
The NFL needs balance. Franchises should not walk all over players, but the players also should not get their every wish granted. When one side attempts to play hardball we usually see an agreement in the middle. However, we rarely see a stern and assertive response like what was issued today. Maybe we will see a shift in the forces going forward.
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