The No. 3 overall draft pick sat out of New York Jets camp for the second straight day in a contract impasse that has already lasted longer than most expected.
Darnold is expected to compete with Josh McCown and Teddy Bridgewater for the starting quarterback job once he's under contract. But he and Chicago linebacker Roquan Smith Cheap Josh Allen Jersey , the No. 8 choice, remain the only unsigned picks from the entire NFL draft.
"I'm just worried about the guys that are here," coach Todd Bowles said after practice Saturday. "The guys that are here are going to play and we're going to get ready for the season. And, when he comes in, he comes in."
Darnold will receive a four-year, fully guaranteed contract worth $30.247 million, including a $20 million signing bonus 鈥?when he signs. But the dispute seems to hang on contract language.
One issue could be offset language, which if included could provide a team with a measure of financial protection if it cuts a player during his rookie contract. Not having offset language, a condition that Darnold's representatives are apparently seeking, allows a player to receive his remaining salary from the team that cut him, as well as get paid by another team that signs him.
"It's part of the business," Bowles said Cheap Customized Cincinnati Bengals Jerseys , insisting he's not frustrated by Darnold's absence. "You deal with something every year. I'm not disappointed. I have a bunch of guys out here to coach and get ready for the season."
The Jets' practice Saturday was open to the public, and there were a handful of Darnold No. 14 jerseys spotted throughout the stands. Fans broke into occasional chants of "We Want Sam!" during the 2 1/2-hour session.
"It's not my business," wide receiver Robby Anderson said when asked of Darnold's situation. "I'm not an agent. I'm not a coach. I'm not a GM. That's out of my control."
For the second straight day, Josh McCown and Teddy Bridgewater handled all of the offensive snaps 鈥?more than were expected when the Jets thought they'd have three quarterbacks on the field.
If Darnold continues to sit out, New York could potentially bring in another arm for camp while it waits on the rookie.
"We'll see," Bowles said. "We'll play it by ear. Right now, we're OK, but we have a Plan B and we have some things in place, so we'll play it accordingly.
NOTES: The Jets signed DL Shaneil Jenkins and released DL Courtney Upshaw, who was on non-football injury/illness list to start camp. Jenkins has had several NFL stops since going undrafted in 2016 out of Shepherd University in West Virginia, including Denver, Dallas Authentic Jordan Whitehead Jersey , Seattle and Green Bay. He hasn't played in a regular-season game. "We had some prior interest in (Jenkins)," Bowles said. "The type of scheme we play, he's probably a better fit." ... WR Quincy Enunwa fully practiced without the red no-contact jersey, appearing close to being all the way back from neck injury a year ago that sidelined all of last season. "We'll take it day by day," Bowles said.
The Oakland Raiders added some needed help at cornerback, agreeing to contracts with free agents Rashaan Melvin and Shareece Wright on Friday.
A person familiar with the move said Melvin got a one-year, $6.5 million contract. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the terms were not announced. ESPN first reported the signing.
Wright announced his plans to join the Raiders on his Instagram account .
The Raiders also added some depth to the defensive line with former San Francisco 49er Tank Carradine saying he will stay in the Bay Area and join Oakland.
Oakland has lost the three cornerbacks who played the most last season, releasing Sean Smith and David Amerson, and losing TJ Carrie to Cleveland in free agency. The Raiders were looking for proven players to team with last year’s first-round pick Gareon Conley, and they hope Melvin and Wright can fill that role.
”I felt like it was a place I could call home,” Melvin said. ”I can relate to these guys. They have big plans for me, big plans for the organization. I was born to be a part of something special. That’s happening in Oakland.”
The 28-year-old Melvin had three interceptions and 13 passes defensed in 10 games last year for Indianapolis. He limited opposing passers to a 67.2 passer rating when getting targeted last season Tarik Cohen Jersey Youth , according to SportRadar, and should immediately step into a starting role for the Raiders.
After spending time with Tampa Bay, Miami, Baltimore and New England, Melvin has thrived the past two seasons with the Colts.
”I’ve been cut four times. I’ve been in four different locker rooms, and I was able to gain my teammates’ trust, my coaches’ trust and the organization’s trust as well,” he said. ”My confidence just grows over time. There’s not a lot of players that can say they’ve been cut four times and end up in a situation where I’m at today. Like I said, it’s perfect timing. My work ethic, my style of play and the way I approach the game and the way I approach my job, my business, it speaks for itself.”
Wright Aaron Rodgers Packers Jersey , who turns 31 next month, has played seven seasons with the Chargers, Ravens and Bills. He spent last season in Buffalo where he had one interception and five passes defensed in 12 games. Wright has experience playing both outside and in the slot.
Carradine played 44 games over four seasons with the 49ers, recording 5 sacks.
These additions are the latest move to overhaul a defense that struggled mightily during a six-win season in 2017 that led to the midseason firing of coordinator Ken Norton Jr. and cost head coach Jack Del Rio his job after the season.
New coach Jon Gruden and coordinator Paul Guenther are looking to make major improvements on a unit that had holes at all three levels and struggled both against the pass and run despite the presence of star defensive end Khalil Mack.
A year after signing no prominent defensive free agents, the Raiders have already added several new potential starters in free agency, with linebacker Tahir Whitehead and safety Marcus Gilchrist having already signed deals this week.
”You could just feel the energy in the building in what everyone feels like is ahead,” Gilchrist said. ”Obviously, you know the offensive weapons that are here. You always start with the quarterback and there’s a great quarterback here. With that in mind. You have the pass rush here and a bunch of young players that have a bunch of upside. It’s exciting to be around and see and be here firsthand.”
The Raiders also signed free-agent long snapper Andrew DePaola – who got a four-year, $4.27 million contract with $875,000 guaranteed – and punter Colby Wadman.
DePaola replaces longtime long snapper Jon Condo, whom the Raiders decided not to bring back for a 12th season.
DePaola spent last season with Chicago after playing his first three years with Tampa Bay. He has played all 64 games the past four years.
Wadman played college ball at UC Davis and had tryouts last season with Oakland and Indianapolis.
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