With Las Vegas Raiders’ star running back Josh Jacobs staying away at the start training camp because he didn’t get a contract extension by the deadline, let’s look at some of the recent running backs who held out.
Of course, Jacobs (along with New York Giants’ star tailback Saquon Barkley) must play on the $10.09 franchise tag this year if they are going to play. They can’t sign a long-term deal until after the season.
Notable recent RB holdouts in light of what is now expected with Saquon Barkley and Josh Jacobs:
Alvin Kamara, 2020.