The New York Jets are facing a major dilemma with their star EDGE rusher Haason Reddick requesting a trade from the organization on Monday. Reddick, who was acquired in an offseason trade with the Philadelphia Eagles, has yet to even show up for training camp amidst his holdout for a new contract.
The franchise has made it clear that they have no plans to trade Reddick, despite him accruing over $1 million in fines from his holdout. As Reddick continues to push for a trade, his words from his introductory press conference with the Jets have resurfaced on social media, painting a stark contrast to the current situation.
“Whatever happens, I’m gonna be happy. I’m gonna give my all no matter what; that’s just who I am as a person. No matter how it goes, how many years, I’m gonna be here for however long I’m here for, and I’m going to give the team and the fans everything that I have,” Reddick stated back in April. It seems that at that time, Reddick was optimistic about his future with the Jets and believed he would receive the contract he desired. However, his demands were not met by the organization, leading to his trade request.
The situation with Reddick has put the Jets in a tough spot as they navigate how to handle their disgruntled star player. Despite the team’s stance on not trading him, Reddick’s holdout has created tension within the organization. It remains to be seen how this situation will ultimately play out, but for now, the Jets are stuck dealing with a player who wants out despite his earlier declarations of loyalty and commitment.