Haason Reddick wore a Jets shirt Saturday, however he wouldn’t say when he will probably be sporting his new crew’s uniform for the primary time.
Reddick, the two-time Professional Bowl pass-rusher who was acquired by the Jets from the Eagles in a March 29 commerce, declined an interview request from The Put up throughout an look in his native Camden at Household Enjoyable & Health Day.
He politely handed once more when given a possibility to make clear whether or not he plans to attend the necessary minicamp Tuesday and Wednesday throughout what seems to be a contract dispute.
Reddick, 29, signed autographs for kids and took photographs with the gang of acquainted faces for almost an hour on the identical athletic subject within the shadow of the Ben Franklin Bridge the place he has been quietly coaching on his personal this offseason.
Coach Robert Saleh revealed final week that Reddick skipped all the voluntary offseason program, together with 9 OTA practices.
Reddick forfeited a $250,000 exercise bonus in his contract by staying away from the power since passing his entrance bodily.
Reddick — who has 50.5 sacks over the previous 4 seasons with the Cardinals, Panthers and Eagles — was searching for a brand new contract from Philadelphia earlier than the commerce.
He has a non-guaranteed $14.25 million remaining on the ultimate yr of his present deal, which falls beneath rising market worth for prime NFL pass-rushers.
The Eagles selected to signal former Jets backup defensive finish Bryce Huff to a three-year, $51.1 million free-agent contract reasonably than lengthen Reddick.
Optimistic followers would possibly learn into the choice of Reddick and a few of his members of the family to decorate in Jets’ gear Saturday as an indication that he’s embracing his future.
If he’s not, the crew may nice Reddick greater than $50,000 for skipping the two-day minicamp.
“I’m centered on the fellows who’re right here,” Saleh mentioned throughout OTAs. “Haason’s a professional. He’s been on this league for some time. He’s produced at a really excessive stage for a very long time. He’s received his routine. If it makes individuals really feel higher, we all know the place he’s at, we all know what he’s doing.”
