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JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Jaguars defensive finish Yannick Ngakoue is not going to attend the staff’s necessary minicamp this week as a result of he needs a brand new contract.
“I can no longer be attending minicamp as my contract has no longer been resolved,” Ngakoue stated in a commentary to ESPN’s Adam Schefter. “I stay dedicated to Jacksonville, the enthusiasts and my teammates. My hope is to be with Jacksonville for future years.”
Ngakoue overlooked portions of the staff’s voluntary conditioning program however stated after the primary of the staff’s 10 scheduled voluntary arranged staff actions that he deliberate on attending each OTA and the required minicamp. He additionally stated he was once prepared to play the 2019 season and not using a new deal, even supposing he risked shedding important cash if he was once injured.
On the other hand, Ngakoue participated in the second one OTA and hasn’t attended any since.
The Jaguars’ minicamp is Tuesday via Thursday on the follow fields adjoining to TIAA Financial institution Box. Ngakoue faces a high-quality of $88,650 if he does no longer attend: $14,775 for lacking the primary day, $29,550 for lacking the second one day and $44,325 for lacking the 3rd day.
Ngakoue, 24, has turn out to be one of the most NFL’s best possible younger pass-rushers for the reason that Jaguars drafted him within the 3rd spherical in 2016. He has 29.five sacks — which is already 3rd in franchise historical past — and 10 pressured fumbles since he entered the league.
Go-rushers DeMarcus Lawrence and Frank Clark signed giant extensions previous this offseason. The Dallas Cowboys gave Lawrence a five-year deal price $105 million with $65 million assured. The Kansas Town Chiefs gave Clark a five-year deal price $104 million with $62.three million assured.
As well as, Dee Ford (San Francisco) and Trey Plant life (Detroit) signed contracts that assured them $45 million and $56 million, respectively.
