Report: Raiders Josh Jacobs Won’t Show Up To Training Camp Without A New Deal

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Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs will reportedly not show up to training camp unless he is given a new contract.

Speaking to Fox 5’s Paloma Villicana, Jacobs revealed that he is feeling great this offseason and believes he is in excellent shape.

However, a source close to Jacobs tells Villicana that if the Raiders fail to reach a long-term agreement with Jacobs by Monday, he will not report to training camp when it begins in a couple of weeks.

The situation surrounding Jacobs’ contract has been a topic of discussion throughout the offseason. The Raiders declined the fifth-year option on his rookie deal before the 2022 season, putting him in a “prove it” year.

Jacobs responded to the challenge by winning the rushing title and becoming a vital part of the Raiders’ offense. He accounted for an impressive 79.4 percent of the team’s rushing attempts and amassed over 2,000 yards from scrimmage with 12 total touchdowns.

His outstanding performance in the 2022 season naturally put Jacobs in line for a significant payday. However, the Raiders were unable to reach a long-term contract extension with him before the start of free agency in March. As a result, the team applied the franchise tag to Jacobs, buying them more time to negotiate a deal.

Despite several months passing since then, the discussions have reportedly hit a standstill.

If the deadline of Monday, July 17, at 1 p.m. PST passes without a new deal, Jacobs will have to choose between playing on the one-year, $10.1 million franchise tag or continuing his holdout.

As the deadline approaches, all eyes will be on the Las Vegas Raiders and Josh Jacobs, waiting to see if a resolution can be reached in time.