CORTLAND, N.Y. (AP) -New York Jets running back Leon Washington, amid a contract dispute, is a no-show as players reported for the start of the team’s first training camp under new coach Rex Ryan.
Washington, a Pro Bowl selection last season as a kick returner, is due to earn $535,000 this season, the final year of his rookie deal. He’s believed to be looking for about $6 million a year.
The Jets and Washington’s agent, Alvin Keels, have been talking this week in an effort to come to a resolution. Washington sat out the first three weeks of organized team activities before returning for minicamp “in good faith.”
He was the only player not to report Thursday afternoon, and is subject to a team fine since he is under contract.
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