Josh Jacobs doesn't report to camp; Raiders respect his stance - ESPN

HENDERSON, Nev. — Josh Jacobs not reporting Tuesday for the first day of Las Vegas Raiders training camp was expected. After all, he and the Raiders not only failed to reach agreement on a contract extension by last week's deadline, but the first-team All-Pro running back still has not signed his franchise tag.

Jacobs cannot be fined for missing time in training camp, as he doesn't have a signed contract.

Still, coach Josh McDaniels reiterated Tuesday he would welcome Jacobs back, whenever he chooses to report.

«I know Dave [Ziegler] and Tom [Delaney] worked feverishly with his representation last week to do what they could,» McDaniels said of the Raiders general manager and he team's senior vice president/director of football administration.

«I respect [Jacobs'] decision to ultimately not sign a deal at that point. So right now, I mean, it is what it is. There hasn't been much since the deadline and certain things can change, obviously, we know that, but that's obviously a lot of his decision and I respect whatever he chooses to do. That's his choice and so I look forward to seeing him when we do.»

The depressed running back market changed a bit Tuesday morning when the New York Giants' Saquon Barkley, who had also not signed his tag nor agreed to an extension, agreed to a new one-year deal that adjusted his franchise tag. As such, the adjusted franchise tag worth $10.1 million is fully guaranteed and worth up to $11 million with incentives while being adjusted with a $2 million signing bonus, as well as an additional $909,000 in incentives to be paid an equal amount in three categories (1,350 rushing yards and a playoff berth, 11 touchdowns and 65 receptions).

«Anything can certainly change in that regard,» McDaniels