Haason Reddick remains cagey about when he’ll suit up for Jets

Haason Reddick wore a Jets shirt Saturday, but he wouldn’t say when he will be wearing 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 March 29 trade, 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 an opportunity to clarify whether he plans to attend the Jets mandatory minicamp on Tuesday and Wednesday during what appears to be a contract dispute.

Reddick, 29, signed autographs for children and took photos with the crowd of familiar faces for nearly an hour on the same athletic field in the shadow of the Ben Franklin Bridge, where he has been quietly training on his own this offseason.

Haason Reddick has missed nine Jets OTA practices. Getty Images
Reddick has not practiced yet with the Jets. Ryan Dunleavy/New York Post

Jets head coach Robert Saleh revealed last week that Reddick skipped the entire voluntary offseason program, including nine OTA practices.

Reddick forfeited a $250,000 workout bonus in his contract by staying away from the facility since passing his entrance physical.

Reddick, who has 50.5 sacks over the last four seasons with the Cardinals, Panthers and Eagles, was seeking a new contract from Philadelphia before the trade.

Reddick was picked up 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 a non-guaranteed $14.25 million remaining on the final year of his current deal, which falls below rising market value for top NFL pass-rushers.

The Eagles chose to sign former Jets backup defensive end Bryce Huff to a three-year, $51.1 million free-agent contract rather than extend Reddick.

Optimistic Jets fans might read into the decision of Reddick and some of his family members to dress in Jets gear Saturday as a sign that he is embracing his future.

Reddick was in his native Camden on Saturday. Ryan Dunleavy/New York Post

If he is not, the Jets could fine Reddick more than $50,000 for skipping the two-day minicamp.

“I’m focused on the guys who are here,” Saleh said during OTAs. “Haason’s a pro. He’s been in this league for a while. He’s produced at a very high level for a long time. He’s got his routine.

“If it makes people feel better, we know where he’s at, we know what he’s doing.”

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