Aaron Rodgers won’t judge Haason Reddick for his holdout, but says being on the Jets is best for him

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — Aaron Rodgers has the proper place in thoughts for Haason Reddick to finish up after the star edge rusher requested a commerce from the New York Jets.

And Reddick wouldn’t should go far.

“Clearly, we’d love for him to be right here, however, you recognize, we don’t decide him for attempting to do what’s finest for him,” Rodgers stated Tuesday. “I feel what’s finest for him is to be a Jet as a result of that is going to be a enjoyable trip.

“However, you recognize, he’s obtained to make the perfect resolution for him and his household.”

Reddick’s holdout reached 22 days as he seeks a brand new contract with no decision in sight, particularly after he requested the Jets on Monday to commerce him. Shortly after Reddick’s request went public, New York common supervisor Joe Douglas issued an announcement via the group saying the Jets wouldn’t be buying and selling him.

Coach Robert Saleh declined remark when requested in regards to the scenario and deferred to Douglas’ assertion.

“I’m not going to elaborate any greater than Joe did,” Saleh stated. “It’s what it’s. I’m going to concentrate on the blokes who’re right here.”

Reddick has been absent all offseason and coaching camp since being acquired by the Jets for a 2026 conditional third-round draft choose.

“There’s all the time new issues within the league,” Rodgers stated. “I’ve been within the league 20 years and I’ve seen quite a lot of stuff. I feel as gamers, we all the time attempt to first facet with the participant as a result of you recognize what’s it wish to be a participant.”

Rodgers stated he doesn’t know Reddick nicely, however has performed towards him and exchanged messages with him when the Jets acquired him. The four-time NFL MVP additionally didn’t rule out reaching out to Reddick once more throughout his contract standoff.

“Yeah, that’s attainable,” Rodgers stated. “Something’s attainable.”

When requested if he deliberate to contact Reddick, Rodgers nodded his head and stated, “Yeah.”

Saleh stated he has spoken beforehand to Reddick, however didn’t say when the latest time the 2 communicated was. The coach additionally stated he hasn’t been disheartened by the scenario.

“It’s not irritating as a result of I don’t have management over it,” Saleh stated. “We’re enthusiastic about our group. Nonetheless trying ahead for him to get right here when he’s prepared. And when he’s prepared, we’re going to embrace him with open arms and prepare to assault the moments that he brings to us.”

Reddick, who has double-digit sacks in 4 straight seasons, is predicted to spice up the Jets’ cross rush after the group allowed Bryce Huff to go away in free company and traded John Franklin-Myers to Denver. He was acquired by New York after asking Philadelphia to pursue a commerce over his contract scenario. He wished a brand new deal then and the Eagles weren’t going to offer him one.

New York made the commerce with the assumption there could be no points and Reddick would report below his present contract — and the edges may speak when he arrived. The 29-year-old Reddick appeared joyful when he spoke on a video name with reporters after the commerce on April 1.

“Regardless of the way it goes, what number of years, I’m going to be right here for nonetheless lengthy I’m right here for,” Reddick stated, “and I’m going to offer the group, the followers the whole lot that I’ve.”

Reddick was positioned on the reserve/didn’t report listing on July 25, the Jets’ second day of camp apply.

He’s scheduled to make $14.25 million in base wage within the last yr of his deal. By lacking the primary three weeks of camp, Reddick is going through greater than $1 million in necessary fines. He additionally forfeited a $250,000 exercise bonus for not attending the Jets’ offseason exercises. None of Reddick’s wage for this season is assured.

Saleh additionally insisted Reddick’s contract holdout isn’t turning into a distraction to the group.

“It’s not,” he stated. “I promise you it’s not. It’s a fantastic alternative for the blokes which can be right here. We love our D-line, we love our depth, particularly on the defensive finish place.”

NOTES: TE Jeremy Ruckert is coping with a concussion that may sideline him for just a few days. … The Jets held their longest apply of camp, with the session lasting almost 2 1/2 hours. “I feel we scripted the equal of just about three quarters of soccer for every, particularly for the primary and second group,” Saleh stated. “It was good as a result of we didn’t flinch, so we’re in fairly fine condition.” … Saleh was requested when he started interested by taking part in San Francisco within the season opener on Sept. 9. “Not going to misinform you,” Saleh stated. “That began the second the schedule got here out.”

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