New Representation for Haason Reddick
Pass rusher Haason Reddick, who has been holding out from the New York Jets, has hired new agents Drew Rosenhaus and Ryan Matha. This development comes after Reddick was dropped by his previous agency, CAA, last week.
A Fresh Start?
Rosenhaus has already begun talks with the Jets and expressed hope that the dispute can be resolved soon. “We look forward to working with the Jets to get this resolved as soon as possible,” Rosenhaus said. “Haason would like to be a New York Jet for years to come, and our goal is to make that happen.”
A Change of Heart?
If Reddick truly wants to remain with the Jets, it would mark a significant shift in his stance. He requested a trade on August 12, but the Jets have maintained that they will not trade him. Rosenhaus plans to attend Monday night’s game against the Buffalo Bills, where he is expected to meet with Jets officials.
A Bizarre Holdout
Reddick, 30, was acquired by the Jets in a March 29 trade with the Philadelphia Eagles. He has been the NFL’s last remaining holdout, with the saga taking a strange turn last week when CAA dropped him as a client. The Jets have offered an extension, but Reddick has refused to budge from his demand for a long-term deal commensurate with the top pass rushers.
The Stakes are High
Reddick has skipped all team events since the trade, forfeiting about $4.7 million in game checks and accruing another $5 million in NFL-mandated fines. If he doesn’t report by Week 13, he won’t get credit for the season, and his contract will toll, meaning the Jets would retain his rights for 2025 instead of him becoming a free agent.
What’s Next?
With Rosenhaus and Matha on board, the situation may be primed for a resolution. However, the Jets’ owner Woody Johnson has already issued a public plea to Reddick, urging him to end his holdout. Only time will tell if Reddick will finally report to the Jets and begin playing under his existing contract or if a new deal will be reached.
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