FLORHAM PARK, N.J. — One other week, one other big-name debut for the New York Jets.
Professional Bowl edge rusher Haason Reddick, who reported to the staff Monday after a prolonged contract holdout that included a commerce request, will play Sunday towards the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium.
“[He] had a very good week of labor with us,” interim coach Jeff Ulbrich stated Friday, confirming Reddick’s standing. “He is simply such an skilled man. He is been in so many techniques, so to select up ours wasn’t tremendous troublesome for him.
“He actually put within the further time to study it and, bodily, he appeared good on the market. So, we’re enthusiastic about what he’ll contribute to our rush group.”
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Reddick will not have a predetermined snap restrict, and the staff will consider his workload as the sport progresses, Ulbrich stated.
The Jets (2-5), losers of 4 straight, have added Reddick and huge receiver Davante Adams with the hope of saving a season that started with Tremendous Bowl aspirations. Adams made three receptions for 30 yards final week in his Jets debut.
“It is a problem, for certain, getting guys built-in, getting in control,” Ulbrich stated. “However on the identical time, I believe it is thrilling, too. I’ve by no means been by this. I do not assume anyone’s been by this.”
Reddick is on a two-week roster exemption, which implies he should be activated earlier than 4 p.m. Saturday.
He has declined interview requests this week, saying by the general public relations employees that he’ll converse to reporters after the sport.
“Hate me now, love me later,” Reddick posted Thursday night time on Instagram. “I am nonetheless gone be me.”
Reddick, 30, hasn’t performed because the Philadelphia Eagles’ playoff loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Jan. 15. Initially, he most likely will probably be used as a situational rusher. He may substitute Micheal Clemons (2.5 sacks) on third down, pairing with staff sack chief Will McDonald (eight) to present them two speed-rushing ends.
Reddick’s explosiveness on the sting (50.5 sacks within the earlier 4 seasons) ought to enable Ulbrich to dial again the blitzing and depend on four-man rushes. With out Reddick and Jermaine Johnson (season-ending Achilles harm in Week 2), he has needed to blitz greater than traditional — a 31% price, based on ESPN Analysis. A yr in the past, it was solely 17% (thirty first).
“As everyone knows, we’re at our greatest once we rush 4, and he’ll enable us to do this,” Ulbrich stated.
The Jets gave Reddick a “sluggish ramp up” in observe, based on line of defense coach Aaron Whitecotton. He stated it will’ve been “completely irresponsible” to overload Reddick. The very last thing they need is a soft-tissue harm.
“The performs that he is been given, he has carried out wonderful, carried out effectively and appeared like he is been in form,” Whitecotton stated. “From all of my interactions with him, I’ve believed and trusted the truth that he is a man who retains himself in form.”
By skipping the primary seven video games, Reddick forfeited $5.5 million of his $14.25 million base wage. He additionally amassed greater than $6 million in fines.
Reddick staged the holdout as a result of he wished a contract extension. In the long run, he settled for an adjusted 2024 contract. He’ll obtain his remaining base wage ($8.7 million), plus $5.3 million in numerous performance-related incentives. He nonetheless needs to do an extension with the Jets, based on his agent. Failing that, he will probably be a free agent.
The Jets traded a 2026 conditional third-round choose for Reddick, considering he’d be a key defensive participant. Coaches and teammates downplayed the awkwardness of his midseason arrival.
“Nobody has hatred in the direction of him for the time he missed,” defensive sort out Solomon Thomas stated. “Nobody is taking a look at him sideways.”
Cornerback D.J. Reed (groin) and nickel again Michael Carter II (again) will return to the lineup, however security Tony Adams (hamstring) and huge receiver Allen Lazard (chest) are uncertain. Guard Alijah Vera-Tucker (ankle) was dominated out.
