Josh Jacobs sends cryptic tweet amid Raiders contract dispute
Las Vegas Raiders working again Josh Jacobs despatched out a cryptic tweet on Sunday, as he continues to hunt a long-term contract extension.
The Las Vegas Raiders have retooled their offense this offseason, with some mainstays on the staff shifting on elsewhere. Quarterback Derek Carr was launched and signed with the New Orleans Saints, whereas tight finish Darren Waller was traded by the Raiders to the New York Giants.
There’s one different participant whose future with the staff is unsure, and that’s working again Josh Jacobs.
Jacobs had the franchise tag positioned on him this offseason and has but to signal it. That’s as a result of he’s seeking a contract extension. Up to now, each Jacobs and the staff have but to agree on a deal.
On Sunday, Jacobs despatched out a cryptic tweet that learn, ” Generally it’s not about you. We gotta do it for those after us.”
Josh Jacobs sends out a cryptic tweet amid a contract dispute with the Raiders
Jacobs additionally had an alternate with a fan on Twitter describing his present scenario.
In relation to working backs, they aren’t precisely getting contracts like what Ezekiel Elliott obtained from the Dallas Cowboys (six years, $90 million). With the place being devalued, whether or not it’s by executives, media, or followers, profitable, long-term contracts have change into onerous to come back by for working backs.
Jamaal Williams, who led the league in speeding touchdowns this previous season with 17, signed a three-year, $12 million contract with the Saints. Mile Sanders, who had an enormous yr for the Philadelphia Eagles throughout their run to Tremendous Bowl 57, signed a four-year, $25 million contract with the Carolina Panthers.
In addition to Jacobs, Saquon Barkley has additionally but to signal his franchise tag with the New York Giants, as he seeks out a long-term contract. Each are presently set to make $10.1 million on the tag this season if they’re to signal it.
This previous season, Jacobs was the league’s main rusher after selecting up 1,653 speeding yards. Jacobs did so on 340 carries whereas scoring 12 touchdowns.
With coaching camp greater than a month away, will the Raiders and Jacobs comply with phrases on a brand new contract or signal the franchise tag? We’ll discover out as soon as gamers begin reporting.
