let’s break down what’s in it for both sides
After holding out for nearly half the season, Haason Reddick’s revised contract with the New York Jets is finally set. Reddick’s one-year deal reveals the risks he took sitting out—and the mountain he now faces to cash in on his performance-based incentives.
Here’s a breakdown of what the one-year deal offers:
Reddick’s new base salary has dropped significantly to $8.7 million after his seven-week absence, a stark contrast to the original $14.25 million he was set to earn this year.
The lost game checks and mounting fines for missed time carved into his salary, but his revised contract throws a lifeline with a series of high-stakes incentives:
The new setup gives Haason Reddick a potential upside of $6.3 million but without guarantees. His fines, which included $2.05 million for missing training camp and $2.375 million for preseason absences, add up to significant setbacks, putting him at a disadvantage heading into his critical nine-game stretch.
Haason Reddick’s holdout didn’t just impact him; it gave the Jets the financial flexibility to absorb wide receiver Davante Adams’ contract.
Acquired just two weeks ago from the Raiders, Adams’ base salary of $16.89 million and per-game bonuses were costly, yet the Jets’ saved funds from Reddick’s missed games covered the trade expense.
Adams’ debut with the Jets in Week 7 was similarly rocky, totaling just three catches on nine targets. But with Adams tied to New York for two more seasons and Reddick a free agent next year, the team is banking on their new additions turning the season around.
For Haason Reddick, the revised contract is a reminder of what his holdout cost him—not just financially but in missed playing time. He’ll need a standout nine-game stretch to make up for lost ground.
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