Josh Jacobs reportedly unhappy with contract, will not be present for start of training camp
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Josh Jacobs is not expected to be present for the start of Raiders training camp this week, according to a report.
Per the NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero, Jacobs was seen boarding a flight out of Las Vegas on Monday morning. Per Pelissero, Jacobs has told people he doesn’t plan to return “anytime soon.”
#Raiders RB Josh Jacobs, who hasn’t signed his franchise tender, was spotted this morning boarding a flight leaving Las Vegas.
Jacobs won’t report for training camp Tuesday and has told people close to him that he doesn’t plan to return anytime soon. pic.twitter.com/JxwpE3LBXL
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) July 24, 2023
The former Alabama running back was franchise-tagged this offseason, meaning he is effectively on a 1-year deal with more than $10 million. The Raiders and Jacobs were unable to come to an agreement on a longterm extension prior to the NFL’s deadline last week.
The former Alabama running back has established himself as one of the top running backs in the NFL. He led the league with 1,653 rushing yards last season.
However, even the NFL’s best running backs have found the market to be difficult this offseason. Former Alabama star Mark Ingram said this week that the league’s treatment of running backs is “highly unfortunate.”
The Raiders begin training camp on Tuesday. Their first preseason game is set for Aug. 13.
Spenser is a news editor for Saturday Down South and covers college football across all Saturday Football brands.
