Agents Take How Haason Reddicks Holdout With Jets Is Playing Out And Six Others Who Have Taken Same Stance

## Agent's Take: Haason Reddick's Holdout with Jets and Six Others' Similar Stances ### Haason Reddick's Holdout with the Jets Edge rusher Haason Reddick, a free agent this past offseason, agreed to a three-year, $45 million deal with the New York Jets in March. However, Reddick has yet to sign the contract and report to the team. His holdout is reportedly due to dissatisfaction with the contract's structure, specifically the guaranteed money. ### Six Other Players Who Have Taken Similar Stances Reddick is not the first player to hold out for a better contract. Here are six other notable NFL players who have taken similar stances in recent years: 1. **Kirk Cousins (2017):** The quarterback held out for a fully guaranteed contract from the Washington Redskins, eventually signing a three-year, $84 million deal. 2. **Le'Veon Bell (2018):** The running back skipped the entire 2018 season due to a contract dispute with the Pittsburgh Steelers. He eventually signed a four-year, $52.5 million deal with the New York Jets. 3. **Jadeveon Clowney (2019):** The defensive end held out until September of 2019 before signing a one-year, $16 million deal with the Seattle Seahawks. 4. **Dee Ford (2019):** The pass rusher held out until August of 2019 before signing a five-year, $85.5 million extension with the Kansas City Chiefs. 5. **Yannick Ngakoue (2020):** The defensive end held out for a trade from the Jacksonville Jaguars, eventually being dealt to the Minnesota Vikings for a second-round pick. 6. **Allen Robinson (2021):** The wide receiver held out until training camp before signing a three-year, $42 million deal with the Chicago Bears. ### Factors Influencing Holdouts Several factors can contribute to a player's decision to hold out for a better contract: - **Contract Structure:** Players often seek fully guaranteed contracts or a higher percentage of guaranteed money. - **Market Value:** Players may believe they are underpaid compared to similar players at their position. - **Team Performance:** Players may be less willing to hold out if their team is performing well and has a chance to compete for a championship. - **Agent Influence:** Agents play a significant role in advising players on contract negotiations and potential holdouts. ### Potential Outcomes of Holdouts Holdouts can have various outcomes: - **Player Gets Desired Contract:** The player may eventually sign a contract that meets their demands. - **Player Returns to Team Without Desired Contract:** The player may return to the team without signing a new contract, potentially damaging their relationship with the organization. - **Trade:** The player may be traded to another team that is willing to meet their contract demands. - **Long-Term Absence:** The player may miss a significant portion of the season or even the entire season due to the holdout.