The New York Jets may have some mild reason for hope despite getting manhandled by the San Francisco 49ers in a Week 1 loss that wasn’t close.
But perhaps the most pressing issue they’re dealing with is the continued contract-related holdout by pass rusher Haason Reddick, who has been looking for a lucrative extension over the past several months.
NFL insider Jordan Schultz recently gave a discouraging update on the situation.
“They have not talked since the end of March,” Schultz said on “Speak.” “That is six months of no communication whatsoever.”
.@Schultz_Report gives us the latest on the negotiations between Haason Reddick & the Jets. pic.twitter.com/CZOD4aXVYE
— Speak (@SpeakOnFS1) September 12, 2024
Schultz said the Jets won’t make Reddick an offer until he reports to their facility, while Reddick has maintained that he won’t show up until the team makes what he considers a fair offer.
Obviously, one side will have to budge for there to be any progress in this saga.
New York traded for Reddick in March and reportedly was well aware that he was looking for an extension.
He has made the Pro Bowl in each of the past two seasons and posted at least 11.0 sacks in each of the past four years.
Though the Jets have a talented defense, they could use some pass rush from the edge, and Reddick is a player who is capable of being a real threat in that department.
New York visits the Tennessee Titans in Week 2 before hosting the New England Patriots in Week 3 and the Denver Broncos in Week 4.
