LAS VEGAS — Despite the ground the Raiders and Josh Jacobs made up ahead of Monday’s deadline to get a multi-year contract agreement done, no deal was struck.
The long-term ramifications of that failure remain to be seen, although the sense is Jacobs will eventually sign his $10.09 million franchise tag tender in time to play a full season in 2023. There is too much immediate money at stake and the opportunity for much more as early as next March for Jacobs to sit out this season.
Nevertheless, until Jacobs signs, the Raiders will move forward in a way that prepares for all scenarios. Even one listed under “worst case” in which they have to play this season without one of the best running backs in the NFL and arguably their second-most important weapon behind wide receiver Davante Adams.
