Jets Might be Without Star Player When 49ers Host Them

There is a likely chance that the 49ers won't have to prepare for this star player when they host the Jets in Week 1.

Dec 3, 2023; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Eagles linebacker Haason Reddick (7) reacts after a defensive stop against the San Francisco 49ers during the first quarter at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports / bill streicher-usa today sports

Full strength at last.

That is what the San Francisco 49ers will be at heading into Week 1 against the New York Jets. Star left tackle Trent Williams and the 49ers have reportedly agreed to a contract extension. Williams is expected to rejoin the 49ers at practice soon. So first, it was Brandon Aiyuk and now Williams follows shortly after.

It's tremendous for the 49ers to be at full strength. You can't say the same thing about the Jets. They might be without one of their star players when the 49ers host them in Week 1. That start player is pass rusher Haason Reddick. He was been missing in action ever since the Jets acquired him from the Philadelphia Eagles.

Reddick, like Aiyuk and Williams, is seeking a new contract from his team. Until then, it doesn't appear he will join the Jets for the first time any time soon. At least, that is according to NFL insider Adam Schefter. He appeared on the Pat McAfee show on Tuesday where he gave a bleak outlook on Reddick's status against the 49ers.

"Right now it would be a surprise if this deal gets done in time for him to play on Monday night," Schefter said. "I haven't gotten any sense that they've made much progress. I haven't gotten any sense that this is getting done any time soon. The sense I've gotten is this looks like it's gonna drag on.

"The Jets and Haason Reddick don't appear to be close to a resolution at this time..

Right now it would be a surprise if this deal gets done in time for him to play on Monday night"@AdamSchefter #PMSLive pic.twitter.com/PgPSemkXeI

— Pat McAfee (@PatMcAfeeShow) September 3, 2024

Schefter would allude later on in the interview about the rarity of a player missing games. Meaning, there is still a gleam of light for Reddick to report to the Jets and be available against the 49ers. Should Reddick miss the game, then it will make the pass blocking for the 49ers easier.

Reddick is a destructive edge rusher. The 49ers know it all too well with their matchups the last two years against the Eagles. Reddick is the player who injured Brock Purdy in the 2023 NFC championship game. He's a ferocious rusher, so for him to be out is something the 49ers will gladly take.