Sam Darnold and the New York Jets are still in a contract stalemate 鈥?with no clear resolution in sight.
The team held its third practice of training camp without the prized rookie quarterback on Sunday Cheap Isaiah Oliver Jersey , the first session open to the general public. While there were plenty of green and white No. 14 jerseys roaming the Jets' practice facility, none were being worn by the No. 3 overall pick in the NFL draft.
Darnold is unsigned and staying away from the team while his representatives and the Jets continue to hash out details in his contract. Meanwhile, many fans remain somewhat surprisingly patient and optimistic that the young quarterback will get to camp.
"Of course I'm disappointed," said 24-year-old Kelly Stickle, a New Jersey resident wearing a No. 28 Curtis Martin jersey. "I mean, (he's) the prospective starting quarterback, but hopefully they'll reach an agreement soon and he'll be out here."
Both sides are hoping that's the case. But it's unclear when that will happen.
"I'll get an update when he runs out on the field," Jets coach Todd Bowles said. "I'm a coach. I don't handle the money or anything like that, or the business side of it. I understand it all and I am aware of it all, but I coach the guys that are out here and that's all I am worried about."
Under the slotting system in the NFL, 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 offsets, 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 Kemoko Turay Color Rush Jersey , as well as get paid by another team that signs him.
According to published reports by ESPN and the New York Post, another hang-up could be default language that is related to the guaranteed money. Some teams include stipulations that could void guarantees if a player is fined and/or suspended by the NFL for disciplinary reasons.
"I'm a businessman and I understand," said 40-year-old Washington resident Kevin Deans, who was sporting a Darnold jersey. "It seems that they've just got to work some stuff out. I don't hold it against anyone."
That seemed to be the general feeling among many fans who attended Jets practice. They're not happy Darnold isn't in camp, but are hopeful this storyline will soon go away.
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"It's really unfortunate that Sam's not here," said 23-year-old Jimmy Egan of Yonkers, New York. "Obviously, we want him here to get the chemistry with the players and all that. But, I think from his perspective, he's letting his agent handle the business side. It's unfortunate, but hopefully it gets done soon.
"Hopefully, we'll get Sam out here practicing with the guys and hopefully he starts against the Lions in September."
That could become a much tougher task for Darnold the longer he holds out of camp. The 21-year-old quarterback is expected to compete with Josh McCown and Teddy Bridgewater for the starting job, but is losing valuable on-field and in-classroom time with each passing day.
The 39-year-old McCown is the incumbent and currently the favorite to be under center for New York at Detroit on Sept. 10 in the regular-season opener. He and Bridgewater have been taking increased snaps in practices in Darnold's absence.
Most teams have at least three quarterbacks early in camp to ease the workload on the players. Coach Todd Bowles has said the Jets could consider that, but had no intention to add another camp arm at this time.
"You're just kind of literally more aware of every throw Youth Taven Bryan Jersey ," McCown said. "Even if I catch the ball, I'm throwing it to somebody else so it's not a real rep. I'll toss it with my other hand. You have to be smart with how many throws and be cognizant of how many throws you make."
During the practice session Sunday, the offense was having a particularly solid stretch when Long Island resident John Pagano, a long-time fan known as "Cuz," shouted: "We don't need Darnold! If he were committed, he'd be here now. We've got two good quarterbacks here now!"
That sentiment was soon negated when Bridgewater threw an incomplete pass, setting off several fans in the metal bleachers who shouted: "Sign Darnold!"
If Darnold's holdout lasts much longer, the as-of-now patient Jets fans might start voicing their frustrations soon, too.
"I believe he'll be here before the start of the season, but you've got to take care of the business part," said Andre Jones, 51, of Newark. "If he holds out too long, we'll probably be a little disappointed. We'll just have to wait and see."
NOTES: Bowles confirmed that RB Eli McGuire will need surgery on his broken foot, and said a timetable for his return would be determined after the procedure. ... The Jets signed RB George Atkinson III, son of former Raiders safety George Atkinson Brandon Parker Jersey Elite , and waived TE Bucky Hodges. ... The team announced in a post on social media that it will introduce new uniforms next April to mark the franchise's 60th season. The Jets did not disclose any details on the upcoming changes.
More than 140 survivors of sexual abuse by a former team doctor for USA Gymnastics and Michigan State University joined hands on stage to be honored with the Arthur Ashe Award for Courage at the ESPYs.
The women who spoke out against the abuse by Larry Nassar stood together Wednesday night in a powerful and solemn closing to the show highlighting the past yearr17;s top athletes and moments in sports.
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Olympic snowboarding champion Chloe Kim won a leading three ESPYs, including best female athlete, while Alex Ovechkin claimed best male athlete.
Kim had tears in her eyes as she listened to the Arthur Ashe recipients.
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Ovechkin joined Roger Federer and Olympic snowboarder Shaun White as double winners. Ovechkin was in Russia with his wife, Nastya, who is 8 months pregnant.
Newly retired racecar driver Patrick became the first woman to host the show, held at the Microsoft Theater in downtown Los Angeles. Her opening monologue mostly fell flat, with athletes sitting stone-faced or wincing at many of the jokes.
Kim took female athlete honors over Olympic skier Mikaela Shiffrin, WNBA player Sylvia Fowles and soccer player Julie Ertz.
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Ovechkin, who led the Washington Capitals to their first Stanley Cup championship, also won for best NHL player. He beat out Patriots quarterback Tom Brady and fellow first-time nominees Jose Altuve of the Houston Astros and James Harden of the Houston Rockets for male athlete.
Federerr17;s five-set victory at the Australian Open in January for his 20th Grand Slam singles title earned honors for record-breaking performance, and he also received best male tennis player.
White won best Olympic moment with his final-run performance in South Korea featuring back-to-back 1440s to take gold, and best male Olympian.
The Astros were honored as best team for winning the franchiser17;s first World Series.
LeBron James, soon to be starring across the street at Staples Center with the Los Angeles Lakers, won best NBA player for the third straight year on his 14th consecutive nomination in the category.
Brady claimed best NFL player, while Mike Trout of the Los Angeles Angels won MLB player.
On a big night for Olympians, the U.S. womenr17;s hockey team earned best game honors for its shootout victory over Canada in the gold-medal game in South Korea.
Donovan Mitchell of the Utah Jazz earned breakthrough athlete honors.
Quarterback Nick Foles received the championship performance trophy for leading the Philadelphia Eagles to their first Super Bowl title.
The Minnesota Vikings earned best moment honors for beating the New Orleans Saints on the last play of the NFC divisional playoff game.
Notre Damer17;s Arike Ogunbowale won in the best play category for hitting a buzzer-beater in the NCAA womenr17;s title game.
The best coach award was given posthumously to Aaron Feis, Scott Beigel and Chris Hixon, all of whom died in the mass shooting at Floridar17;s Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School.
Former quarterback Jim Kelly received the Jimmy V Award for Perseverance for his struggle with jaw cancer. Fellow NFL Hall of Famers Dan Marino and John Elway presented Kelly with the honor.
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This story has been corrected to change the game in which the best moment award occurred to the NFC divisional playoff game instead of the NFC championship game.
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