Jets still waiting on Darnold
Still no sign of Sam Darnold.
The No. 3 overall draft pick sat out of New York Jets camp for the second straight day in a contract impasse that has 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, 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 yesterday. “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 — 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.
Meanwhile, Jets running back Eli McGuire has a broken foot that will likely sideline him for several weeks.
Major Payne for Redskins
Redskins first-round pick Daron Payne is expected to miss 2-3 weeks because of an ankle injury.
Washington coach Jay Gruden said the defensive lineman out of Alabama was stepped on during practice Friday and will be in a walking boot for about a week. Gruden downplayed the setback yesterday, saying Payne is in great shape and already knows the defense.
Payne, the 13th overall pick, is a candidate to be the starting nose tackle.
Panthers lose Williams
Carolina Panthers starting right tackle Daryl Williams suffered an apparent right knee injury halfway through yesterday’s practice at Wofford College.
Williams required assistance to stand, and had to be carted off the field . ...
The Seattle Seahawks and left tackle Duane Brown have reached agreement on a reported three-year contract extension that locks up the protector of Russell Wilson’s blind side. Brown, a four-time Pro Bowler will turn 33 next month . ...
The Oakland Raiders signed free agent offensive lineman Oday Aboushi.