New York Jets edge rusher Haason Reddick reportedly has requested a trade from the team, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network.

The Jets acquired Haason Reddick in a trade with the Philadelphia Eagles this offseason, and the edge rusher has been holding out of training camp as he is looking for a contract extension. The Jets were hoping that Reddick would be content playing out the year with them without an updated contract.

It has been a mystifying storyline for the Jets this offseason, as they let edge rusher Bryce Huff walk to the Eagles in free agency. Maybe there still is a potential solution out there, but it is clearly not an ideal situation right now with Reddick requesting a trade.

The Jets traded for Reddick in April, and he was viewed as a player that fits their timeline, with Aaron Rodgers seemingly around for the short term. This is an all-in year for the Jets, and not having Reddick on the field would be a disaster. However, the Jets seem to be keeping their heads down and getting ready for the season, at least based on the statement that general manager Joe Douglas released via the team's social media.

“We have informed Haason that we will not trade him, that he is expected to be here with his teammates, and that he will continue to be fined per the CBA if he does not report,” Joe Douglas said in the Jets' statement. “Since the trade discussions back in March we have been clear, direct, and consistent with our position. Our focus wil remain on the guys we have here as we prepare for the regular season.”

It was a surprise to many that the Jets did not have an extension lined up for Reddick upon agreeing to acquire him from the Eagles. New York was seemingly under the impression that he would play the final year of his deal.

Haason Reddick's contract situation with Jets

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As mentioned before, Reddick is in the final year of his current contract, which was a three-year, $45 million deal that he signed with the Eagles in 2022. The base salary for 2024 is $14,250,000, according to Spotrac, and the cap hit is $750,000.

It will be interesting to see how this plays out in the coming weeks as the Jets gear up for the regular season. It is clearly a contentious relationship between the two sides right now. Only time will tell if Reddick ever suits up for the Jets.