Jets pass rusher Haason Reddick mum on plans for mandatory minicamp amid contract concerns

Jets coach Robert Saleh did not seem concerned last week when asked about Reddick’s conspicuous absence, telling reporters he expected to see him at mandatory camp.

“I’m focused on the guys who are here,” Saleh said last Tuesday. “Haason’s a pro. He’s been in this league a while. He’s produced at a very high level for a long time. He’s got his routine. If it makes people feel better, we know where he’s at, we know what he’s doing. We know he’s working his tail off to get where he needs to get to to have a productive ’24 season.”

If Reddick doesn’t show up for mandatory minicamp, he can be fined more than $50,000.

In trading for Reddick, the Jets replaced Bryce Huff, who ended up replacing Reddick in Philadelphia. Huff’s three-year, $51.1 million contract gives him a higher average annual value than what Reddick is earning on his current deal, which was negotiated by Eagles general manager Howie Roseman. It’ll be on Jets GM Joe Douglas to overcome the impasse.

Reddick, who has tallied at least 11 sacks in each of his last four seasons, is joining an already elite defense in New York, led by Quinnen Williams on the defensive line, C.J. Mosley at the second level and Sauce Gardner and D.J. Reed in the secondary. Joining young threats Jermaine Johnson II and Will McDonald IV, Reddick was acquired to give the Jets that consistent edge on the edge they haven’t had in decades.

But until Reddick shows up to the facility and/or his contract concerns are resolved, the Jets defense will have to wait for takeoff.