The Eagles decided to trade Haason Reddick to the Jets instead of giving him a new contract. Despite his impressive track record of four straight years with double-digit sacks and not missing a game in his seven-year career, Reddick has yet to show up for offseason workouts with the Jets as he waits for a new contract.
If Reddick skips the team’s mandatory minicamp, he could incur fines, although the fine would be lower than usual due to the shortened camp schedule. Despite sacrificing a $250,000 workout bonus, Reddick is seeking an enhancement on his current contract, which pays him $14.25 million in its final year. However, his desired contract would need to surpass the top of the market currently sitting at $34 million.
One question that arises is why the Jets did not work out a new contract with Reddick at the time of the trade. Typically, players have the leverage to demand a new contract once a trade is finalized. If a team wants a player who is seeking a new deal, they must negotiate a contract before completing the trade. This strategy has been seen in past trades involving other high-profile players in the league. For example, receiver Brandon Aiyuk remains with the 49ers due to his desire for a new contract. Teams are hesitant to trade for players without securing a new deal beforehand. In Reddick’s case, the Jets acquired a player who is holding out for a new contract, which could have been avoided if