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Published June 8, 2024 at 2:39 pm ET
Haason Reddick wore a Jets jersey on Saturday, but did not say when he will wear his new team’s uniform for the first time.
Reddick, the two-time Pro Bowl pass rusher who was acquired by the Jets from the Eagles in a trade on March 29, declined an interview request from The Post during an appearance in his native Camden at Family Fun & Fitness Day.
He politely passed again when given the opportunity to clarify whether he plans to attend mandatory minicamp on Tuesday and Wednesday during what appears to be a contract dispute.
Reddick, 29, signed autographs for kids and took photos with a crowd of familiar faces for nearly an hour on the same sports field in the shadow of the Ben Franklin Bridge where he has been training quietly alone this offseason.
Haason Reddick has missed nine Jets OTA practices. /Keynote USA/Getty Images Reddick has not yet practiced with the Jets. Ryan Dunleavy/New York Post
Coach Robert Saleh revealed last week that Reddick skipped the entire voluntary offseason program, including nine OTA practices.
Reddick lost a $250,000 training bonus in his contract by staying away from the facility since passing his entrance physical.
Reddick, who has 50.5 sacks over the past four seasons with the Cardinals, Panthers and Eagles, was seeking a new contract with Philadelphia before the trade.
Reddick was signed by the Jets this offseason. Ryan Dunleavy / New York Post Reddick was at Family Fun & Fitness Day in his native Camden. Ryan Dunleavy/New York Post
He has $14.25 million non-guaranteed left in the final year of his current contract, which is below the rising market value for the NFL’s top pass rushers.
The Eagles opted to sign former Jets backup defensive end Bryce Huff to a three-year, $51.1 million free agent contract rather than extend Reddick.
Optimistic fans could interpret the decision by Reddick and some members of his family to don Jets gear on Saturday as a sign that he is embracing his future.
Reddick was in his native Camden on Saturday. Ryan Dunleavy/New York Post
If it’s not, the team could fine Reddick more than $50,000 for skipping the two-day minicamp.
“I’m focused on the guys that are here,” Saleh said during OTAs. “Haason is a professional. He’s been in this league for a while. He’s been producing at a very high level for a long time. He has the routine to him. If he makes people feel better, we know where he is, we know what he is doing.”
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