Bleacher Report NFL · Jul 20, 2023
NFL Rumors: Josh Jacobs, Raiders Contract Talks 'Were Dead' Until Until Final Days
The Las Vegas Raiders and All-Pro running back Josh Jacobs reportedly made no progress on agreeing to a long-term contract until the closing days prior to Monday's deadline.
According to Vic Tafur of The Athletic, contract talks between Jacobs and the Raiders were "dead in the water" until this past weekend when the two sides made a last-ditch effort to find common ground.
Tafur suggested that Jacobs and the Raiders never got particularly close to a deal, by comparing his situation to that of Jacksonville Jaguars tight end Evan Engram, who got $24 million guaranteed on a three-year deal.