Chiefs and All-Pro DT still ‘far apart’ in contract negotiations

The Kansas City Chiefs will open training camp this weekend without star defensive tackle Chris Jones, who won’t report as he and the club attempt to iron out a new contract.  According to Adam Schefter of ESPN, negotiations between Jones and the Chiefs are “far apart.”  Jones is in the final season of a four-year, … Read more

Saquon Barkley considering sitting out 2023 season in ‘f— you’ to Giants after failed contract negotiations

It was a disappointing Monday for running backs, as three Pro Bowlers who were franchise-tagged — Josh Jacobs (Las Vegas Raiders), Saquon Barkley (New York Giants) and Tony Pollard (Dallas Cowboys) — failed to receive long-term, second NFL contracts from their respective teams ahead of the deadline to receive such deals.  That means all three … Read more

Report: Contract negotiations between Raiders and Pro Bowl RB ‘could go down to the wire’

Contract negotiations between the Raiders and running back Josh Jacobs could last until the final minute.  “Jacobs and the Raiders have discussed numbers, and the expectation is that negotiations will come down to the wire Monday,” wrote Vic Tafur of The Athletic. If the Pro Bowler and Las Vegas can’t reach an agreement on Monday, they … Read more