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But with four nights until gameday, Jets head
coach Robert Saleh isn't putting to rest the possibility Reddick
might play at San Francisco on Monday night.
"Not ruling him out yet. It's feasible. I mean, the opponent
we're playing just had two guys show up to practice," Saleh said
Thursday. "You trust that your veterans who know how to do
things the right way will get themselves ready to play."
Reddick is due to make $14.25 million in the final season of his
three-year, $45 million contract and is looking for a long-term
deal. He has recorded 50.5 sacks over the past four seasons and
was penciled in as a starter at one of the Jets' edge positions.
Jets general manager Joe Douglas said he hasn't spoken to
Reddick since April 1, when the latter visited the Jets'
facility. Douglas noted that he also hasn't had any recent talks
with Reddick's representation "but the phone lines are open."
The 49ers reached contract agreements with two late arrivals in
wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk and left tackle Trent Williams.
Aiyuk attended most of training camp and preseason practices but
didn't participate. Williams skipped all offseason and preseason
workouts with the team out of frustration with a six-year
contract he completed the first three seasons of because it was
devoid of guaranteed money for 2024, 2025 and 2026.
49ers general manager John Lynch addressed both deals and each
player reported in time to participate in practice this week.
They're expected to be on the field in Santa Clara on Monday
night when the Jets visit for the regular-season opener.
But there's no indication Reddick, acquired in a trade with the
Philadelphia Eagles, intends to blink.
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