In a shocking turn of events, Pro Bowl pass rusher Haason Reddick has requested a trade from the New York Jets, just months after being acquired via an offseason trade from the Philadelphia Eagles. This development comes as a major blow to Jets fans, who were optimistic about the team’s chances of contending for a Super Bowl this season.

The news of Reddick’s trade request broke on Monday, amidst an extended holdout from training camp. In response, Jets general manager Joe Douglas swiftly announced that the team would not honor the request and would fine Reddick to the fullest extent allowed by the collective bargaining agreement as long as he continues to hold out.

This latest setback is all too familiar for Jets fans, who have grown accustomed to disappointment and heartbreak over the years. Reddick’s absence would be a significant blow to a defense that was projected to be elite, particularly given his impressive track record of recording at least 11 sacks in each of the last four seasons, including 16 in 2022.

Reddick joined the Jets in April, but has yet to report to practice, seeking an extension on his current contract. The two sides have been unable to come to an agreement, and now the Jets face the possibility of losing a key defensive player.

This is not the first time Jets fans have been left reeling from a disappointing turn of events. Here are some of the most crushing moments in Jets history:

Bill Belichick Resigns, Then Builds Dynasty in New England

In 2000, the Jets were poised to enter a new era of success under the guidance of Bill Belichick, who had been named head coach after the departure of Bill Parcells. However, in a shocking move, Belichick resigned before ever coaching a game for the Jets, citing “uncertainties surrounding my position as it relates to the team’s new ownership.”

Belichick went on to become the head coach of the New England Patriots, where he built a dynasty that would torment the Jets for years to come, winning six Super Bowls.

The “Butt Fumble”

In 2012, the Jets were on the verge of making a playoff push, but a disastrous Thanksgiving Day game against the Patriots changed everything. Mark Sanchez’s infamous “Butt Fumble” play, in which he ran into the backside of his own lineman and fumbled the ball, sealed the Jets’ fate and led to a 49-19 loss.

The Jets would go on to miss the playoffs that season, and Sanchez’s career never recovered.

Aaron Rodgers’ Achilles

In 2023, the Jets thought they had finally found their franchise quarterback in Aaron Rodgers, but his season was cut short due to an Achilles tendon tear in his first game with the team.

The Jets are now hoping that Rodgers can return to form and lead the team to a successful season, but the Reddick situation has cast a shadow over their prospects.

If the Jets can’t work out a deal with Reddick, it would be the latest in a long line of disappointments for the franchise. The team’s inability to retain key players and overcome setbacks has become a recurring theme in Jets history.