Jets HC makes huge admission regarding Haason Reddick

New York Jets defensive end Haason Reddick. Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports

Jets HC Robert Saleh makes huge admission regarding Haason Reddick

By Victor Barbosa | Last updated Sep 3, 2024 10:09 AM ET

With San Francisco 49ers star offensive tackle Trent Williams ending his holdout, New York Jets pass-rusher Haason Reddick is now the only player still staying away from his team amid a desire for a contract extension or trade.

Jets head coach Robert Saleh admitted to reporters on Tuesday just how bad things have gotten with the new acquisition, telling them it's been well over one month since he's talked with Reddick.

Robert Saleh said he hasn't spoken to Haason Reddick since before training camp.
— Zack Rosenblatt (@ZackBlatt) September 3, 2024

The two-time Pro Bowler surpassed $1M in total fines in early August and the money lost has only grown since then.

Gang Green begins the regular season on "Monday Night Football" against the 49ers and if Reddick misses that contest, the fines will continue to increase.

Haason Reddick was levied $2.05M in mandatory training camp fines (50K per day). Plus 100K for skipping minicamp, $250K workout bonus forfeited and other discretionary fines the Jets could've imposed.

That number is going to jump quickly if he really skips games: $791,666 per…
— Zack Rosenblatt (@ZackBlatt) September 3, 2024

Still no sign of Haason Reddick, per Saleh. Wouldn’t rule him out for Week 1 if he shows. If he does, it would be like finding loose change in the couch, Saleh says — ie a bonus. #Jets
— Rich Cimini (@RichCimini) September 3, 2024

While the linebacker's future with New York appears dicey at best (before it has even started), Saleh has been trying his hardest to keep calm during the saga.

For at least the second time on Tuesday, Saleh said that if Reddick does report to the team, he'll be welcomed with open arms.

Robert Saleh on Haason Reddick's absence: "There's no disappointment. You've got your roster. You've got the guys who are here and those are the guys you focus on. Hopefully he eventually does get here. When he does, we'll embrace him." #jets
— Zack Rosenblatt (@ZackBlatt) September 3, 2024

Victor Barbosa

Victor Barbosa is a passionate follower of MLB, the NBA and NFL, with a deep interest in Boston-area teams. He graduated from Springfield College -- The Birthplace of Basketball -- in 2013 with a degree in Communications-Sports Journalism. Previous bylines include FanSided, Heavy and Syracuse

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