NY Jets insider reveals important date for Haason Reddick holdout

Few could have predicted that Haason Reddick would still be holding out over three months after missing his first NY Jets OTA practice this past May. As we sit here approaching the end of August, time is running out for the two sides to work out a deal.

The Jets aren't necessarily treating this situation with the urgency many might expect. NFL insider Josina Anderson reported on Friday that the current mindset shared by the Jets' front office is that the situation will "work itself out."

While that may eventually be true, the Jets don't really have the luxury to sit around and wait much longer. And on that same note, Reddick doesn't have that luxury either.

ESPN's Rich Cimini spoke about Reddick's ongoing holdout following Jets practice on Thursday, and he revealed what could be an important date to keep an eye on in the near future.

"I would think September 2nd or 3rd are the days to watch out for. Those are the pressure points when these holdouts typically end. If it doesn't end by then, [Reddick will] probably go into the regular season, and then anything is possible."

Rich Cimini

The NY Jets are running out of time to resolve the Haason Reddick situation

Cimini insists that the Jets probably have a little over a week to figure something out with Reddick. If he doesn't show up to the team's facility by the beginning of September, it's very likely that this situation will drag out into the regular season.

That's because September 2nd/3rd marks the official start of the Jets' first game week of the year. The Jets have all of next week to sort out Reddick's contract and get him in the building. If it doesn't happen by then, that would be a strong indication that talks have stalled once again.

The good news for the Jets is that Reddick can't afford to sit out for the entire season. If Reddick were to hold out throughout the 2024 season, his contract would toll to next year and he would still be under contract with the Jets. That doesn't exactly help his case at all.

Reddick can theoretically hold out until Week 10 at the very latest if he wants to avoid his contract tolling to 2025. But even then, that doesn't really boost his value and help him get paid. No one wins in that situation.

The Jets have no reason to entertain Reddick's trade request, which was formally issued earlier this month. By all accounts, no team is even interested in trading for Reddick and giving him the contract he wants. It's an empty threat.

The Jets have no interest in engaging in extension talks with Reddick until he shows up to Florham Park. Reddick has no interest in showing up to Florham Park without a new contract. Thus, we have a stalemate.

One of these sides will have to cave in the near future, and given that the Jets have significantly more leverage in this situation, it likely won't be them.

Expect Reddick and the Jets to reach some sort of agreement by the beginning of September. If not, there's no telling how far the All-Pro edge rusher is willing to go.

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