Jermaine Johnson insists the Jets’ pass rush will ‘do some damage’ even without Haason Reddick

By DENNIS WASZAK Jr. The Associated Press

FILE - New York Jets' Jermaine Johnson participates in a practice at the NFL football team's training facility in Florham Park, N.J., July 30, 2024. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig, File)[ASSOCIATED PRESS/Seth Wenig]

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — Jermaine Johnson and the New York Jets know Haason Reddick could boost their pass rush in a big way if he ever shows up. Some outside the Jets’ facility are focused on how the holdout’s absence will affect the defensive line Monday night at San Francisco. But the players in the locker room are ready to make things miserable for Brock Purdy and the 49ers with or without Reddick. Johnson says the Jets look forward to Reddick showing up eventually, but the defense is confident it’s about to “go do some damage, for sure.” Reddick remains away from the team while he seeks a new contract.