Raiders DE Khalil Mack will not report to training camp
The Oakland Raiders reportedly won’t have star pass rusher Khalil Mack in camp when it opens Thursday. The player is expected to hold out in hopes of getting a new contract.
ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported on this Wednesday, noting “It does not appear to be a case of posturing.â€
Raiders’ DE Khalil Mack will not report to Oakland’s camp when it opens Thursday, per source. It does not appear to be a case of posturing.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) July 25, 2018
Mack has been expected to hold out for a couple of months now. He’s seeking a new contract and will be forced to play out the final year of his rookie deal absent a long-term extension in 2018.
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While the money for this final year isn’t peanuts ($13.8 million fully guaranteed), it’s a far cry from the kind of money Mack would bring in on a new deal.
In his first four seasons as a pro, the former Buffalo standout has racked up 40.5 sacks and is one of the most dangerous pass rushers in the NFL.
