Franchise tag deadline: Predicting what happens with Josh Jacobs, Saquon Barkley and other tagged players

The deadline for franchise-tagged players to reach long-term deals is Monday, July 17, at 4 p.m. ET. A total of four players are currently under the tag, and each have a different situation.  Washington Commanders defensive tackle Daron Payne and Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson were able to find the lucrative extensions they were after. Will … Read more

Report: Josh Jacobs, Raiders believed to be too far apart to reach deal

Word last week was that Raiders running back Josh Jacobs will not be reporting to training camp if he does not strike a deal with the Raiders on a long-term extension and it looks like that report will be put to the test. Vincent Bonsignore of the Las Vegas Review-Journal reports that the feeling around … Read more

Josh Jacobs 2023 NFL free agency: Eagles, Bears among top landing spots for league’s reigning rushing champion

So far, Josh Jacobs‘ NFL career has somewhat mimicked the career of former Raider and Hall of Fame running back Marcus Allen. Three years after he broke Allen’s franchise rookie rushing record, Jacobs led the NFL in rushing (1,653 rushing yards in 2022), a feat Allen also accomplished during his fourth year in the league. … Read more