New York Jets edge-rusher Haason Reddick. Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports

Key Jets offseason addition has had no communication with HC

By Adam Gretz | Last updated Jun 4, 2024 1:20 PM ET

The New York Jets made a major addition to their defense this offseason by acquiring edge-rusher Haason Reddick from the Philadelphia Eagles for a conditional draft pick. It was a great deal on paper and should give the Jets' pass rush a massive boost.

The one problem so far from the Jets' perspective is Reddick has not been involved in any of the team's voluntary offseason programs. Perhaps even more concerning is that he has yet to speak with head coach Robert Saleh. Saleh confirmed that on Tuesday.

#Jets HC Robert Saleh didn’t seem thrilled with Haason Reddick not being around this offseason. The fact he’s had no contact with him is a little eyebrow raising pic.twitter.com/bW6qDwybY9
— Connor Hughes (@Connor_J_Hughes) June 4, 2024

Reddick, who is set to earn $14.5 million during the 2024 season, is believed to be seeking a new contract. Given that contract situation, it is not at all surprising that he would be avoiding voluntary activities. It still seems a little strange to not even have any contact with the head coach.

It is also the type of thing that seems typical for the Jets where even the big, positive additions to the roster still come with some sort of unintended drama or headaches.

Despite Reddick's absence so far, the Jets do expect him to attend mandatory minicamp and training camp.

Assuming he is there and on the field at the start of the 2024 season, he figures to be a huge help for the Jets' pass rush. He is coming off back-to-back Pro Bowl seasons with the Eagles and has recorded at least 11 sacks in four consecutive seasons.

Linebacker Bryce Huff (10) is the only player on the Jets defense that had more than 7.5 sacks during the 2023 season.

Adam Gretz

Adam Gretz is a freelance writer based in Pittsburgh. He covers the NHL, NFL, MLB and NBA. Baseball is his favorite sport -- he is nearly halfway through his goal of seeing a game in every MLB ballpark. Catch him on Twitter @AGretz

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