The New York Jets released a strongly worded response shortly after linebacker Haason Reddick requested a trade on Monday.
The former NFL first-round pick arrived at MetLife Stadium in an April trade from the Philadelphia Eagles.
But tensions quickly began to rise between the two sides.
Reddick, 29, is out of Jets training camp due to a contract dispute.
The impasse escalated earlier in the week, with the two-time Pro Bowler calling for the team to be traded.
But New York doesn’t appear willing to grant the 6-foot-10 linebacker’s desire.
“We have informed Haason that we will not trade him,” Jets general manager Joe Douglas said in a statement. a statement.
“That he is expected to be here with his teammates and that he will continue to be fined by the CBA if he does not report.”
“Since the trade discussions in March we have been clear, direct and consistent with our position.
“Our focus will continue to be on the guys we have here as we prepare for the regular season.”
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Reddick’s departure from the Eagles appeared to be caused by his desire to sign a new contract as well.
He publicly expressed his hope of getting an extension with Philadelphia in February, less than two months before the franchise sent him to New York for a conditional third-round pick.
Around the same time, reports claimed that Philly granted him permission to seek a move to another team.
Reddick noted that he had not asked for a trade, however.
“I would like to do an extension here at home,” he told an NFL source Jordan Schultz.
“This is my home. I was born and raised here.
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“Two of the most fun years playing football of my life happened here. I loved being an Eagle.”
Reddick still has one year left on his current contract, worth $14.25 million in base salary — but the money is not guaranteed.
He recorded 11.0 sacks, 38 tackles and 23 QB hits for the Eagles during the 2023 regular season.
The Jets won their preseason opener with the Washington Commanders 20-17.
They will next face the Carolina Panthers and New York Giants.
Aaron Rodgers and Co. will begin the 2024 campaign with a Monday Night Football matchup against the San Francisco 49ers on September 9th.
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