Haason Reddick, the pass rusher acquired by the New York Jets after a trade from Philadelphia, has finally put an end to his holdout. NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported the news on Sunday morning, nearly seven months after the initial trade took place.
The standoff between Reddick and the Jets has come to a resolution, although it may not have been ideal for either party involved. Reddick did not secure the long-term extension he had been seeking, while the Jets had to go without his services for seven games, a considerable loss for a team in need of his production.
Now that the holdout is over, Reddick will be joining a Jets team that is undergoing significant changes. With a record of 2-4 in the past two weeks, the Jets have made headlines by firing their head coach, making a trade for an All-Pro caliber wide receiver, and reportedly putting one of their own wideouts on the trade block. The return of Reddick is a key part of the team’s plans to turn their season around under the leadership of team owner Woody Johnson, general manager Joe Douglas, and interim head coach Jeff Ulbrich.
The Jets are determined to end their 14-year playoff drought and are going all in to achieve that goal this season. Bringing Reddick back into the fold is seen as a crucial step towards reaching their postseason aspirations. As the team works to solidify their roster and improve their performance on the field, the addition of Reddick is sure to provide a much-needed boost to their defense.
