In a major move for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, defensive end Haason Reddick has signed a one-year contract worth $14 million, with an impressive $12 million guaranteed, according to sources reported by ESPN's Adam Schefter on Monday.

At 30 years old, Reddick is looking to bounce back after a tumultuous season with the New York Jets, which was marred by a contract holdout after he was traded from the Philadelphia Eagles last March. His performance last year was lackluster, as he only managed to accumulate 14 tackles, three quarterback hits, and just 2.5 sacks over 10 games and 393 defensive snaps.

Reddick's holdout was not without its financial consequences; he sat out not only the offseason and preseason but also the first seven games of the regular season. This decision cost him a staggering $5.5 million in base salary and, factoring in fines, he lost nearly $7 million in total for the 2024 season. The Jets, who expected Reddick to be a cornerstone of their defensive strategy, were unwilling to meet his demands for a long-term extension, prompting the holdout.

In an ironic twist, Reddick ultimately agreed to play out his original contract for the Jets, with only a small portion of the potential $5.3 million in incentives being achieved. The lone incentive he earned was a $791,000 bonus for his playing time, leaving Reddick feeling far from successful.

The 2017 first-round draft pick has a notable track record, with 59 career sacks to his name. Reddick experienced remarkable success in previous seasons, including a standout year in 2022 where he recorded 16 sacks and earned a second-team All-Pro selection.

As Reddick takes the field with the Buccaneers, fans and analysts alike are keen to see if he can recapture his elite pass-rushing form from earlier in his career, which included an impressive total of 50.5 sacks over four seasons with the Arizona Cardinals, Carolina Panthers, and the Eagles. With Tampa's own aspirations for a deep playoff run, all eyes will be on Reddick to see if he can make an impact in his new home!

Stay tuned as we follow Reddick's journey to reclaim his status as one of the league's fiercest defenders!