AFC Notes: Tyreek Hill, Haason Reddick, Dolphins, Jets, Patriots

Dolphins

  • Dolphins WR Tyreek Hill on QB Tua Tagovailoa‘s contract situation: “Tua is very competitive. He doesn’t like to fall too far behind. He understands that we have a really good team. He doesn’t want to miss this window. We have a great offense, defense is looking really good, so I believe he’s going to practice.” (Cameron Wolfe)
  • Hill adds Tagovailoa is in “great spirits” and he believes he will practice at the start of camp because of his competitiveness: “Heโ€™s very excited to be back in the building with the rest of the guysโ€ฆ still going through his business here even without a contract.” (Wolfe)
  • Although he is seeking an extension, Hill told his agent Drew Rosenhaus “do not get me traded.” (Adam Beasley)
  • Miami S Jordan Poyer says he is currently the healthiest he’s felt in a few years and he wasn’t healthy last season. (Wolfe)

Jets

  • According to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, a “full-blown extension” for Jets DE Haason Reddick is unlikely but an adjustment to the final year of his current deal “would likely” result in Reddick showing up. 
  • Per Brian Costello of the New York Post, the Jets offered Reddick an extension before the trade and they expected negotiations to continue as he participated in spring workouts. 
  • Costello adds the Jets are open to a short-term solution but Reddick is looking for a long-term deal. New York isn’t interested in negotiations with a player who is holding out. 
  • Connor Hughes reports the Jets told Reddick he would need to perform before giving him more than $25 million annually, and they would adjust his current deal in the meantime.
  • Reddick let the team know he was on board for this and would show up to off-season workouts and training camp and then skipped everything. (Hughes)
  • New York WR Garrett Wilson discussed his expectations for himself: “I really just want to be part of a team thatโ€™s great and reaches its full potential. The last two years have been what theyโ€™ve been and Iโ€™m excited for another opportunity to prove myself to the world.” (Zack Rosenblatt)
  • Wilson touched on the huge contracts handed out to other receivers recently: “I have an opportunity to go join an elite group of guys… But I have to go do it.” (Hughes)

Patriots

  • Patriots HC Jerod Mayo on the state of the QB room: “Coming out of spring I think it’s clear Jacoby [Brissett] is the most pro-ready guy we have.” (Jonathan Jones)
  • Mayo continued: “I don’t think there’s any doubt, Jacoby (Brissett) is the starting quarterback at this point in time.” (Doug Kyed)
  • Mayo also commented on DT Davon Godchaux and DE Matt Judon, who didn’t report to camp as they look for new deals: “The relationship is still good… Those are valuable pieces for our organization. They’ve done a lot of good for us.” (Mark Daniels)
  • Regarding OL Michael Onwenu, Mayo isn’t sure where he will start the season: “We’re going to put the best five players out there on the offensive line. If that means (Mike) has to play guard or tackle, I don’t know.” (Daniels)
  • Mayo responded to a question about the chances of first-round QB Drake Maye winning the starting job: “If he comes out here and lights it up, it goes back to quality of reps, it could absolutely happen.” (Daniels)

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