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In the final year of his contract with the Jets, cornerback DJ Reed said he is open to signing a contract extension to remain in New York, but he is already looking forward to free agency.
“Quite honestly, the ball is in the Jets’ court,” the cornerback said about getting an extension done.
“I love being here, but I’m not really stressing about it,” Reed said after the final practice of the team’s mandatory minicamp Wednesday. “I’m here, I’m gonna be here in training camp.”
Reed, who came to the Jets on a three-year contract ahead of the 2022 season, was asked if he had spoken to the club this offseason about potentially getting a new contract. He said no and “it’s just been chill vibes.”
“I signed a three-year deal, so I expect to play the three years here and go into free agency,” the 27-year-old said. “But, I do love New York, I love playing here, love the coaches and the organization. [Jets owner Woody Johnson] took care of me last time. And, yeah, I love my teammates, so we’ll see.”
The free agent market is something Reed is familiar with after he hit the open market after his fourth NFL season before landing with Gang Green on a $33 million deal.
“The first time going to free agency I was really nervous because I didn’t know what to expect,” he said. “When I was over in Seattle talking to the organization over there, from my understanding, I was gonna be a Seattle Seahawk. Obviously, actions overlay what words are said. So going into free agency over there, it was just interesting because you wanna get the most money you can because we play a sport that is very uncertain with injuries.
“I feel like now, for me honestly, it’s more of a peace of mind. Financially I’m doing well. I would say it’s less stress going into free agency this time for me.”
As far as why Reed isn’t holding out for a new deal – like the recently acquired edge rusher Haason Reddick – he said that “every situation is…
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Publish date : 2024-06-12 20:00:25
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