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Following up on an ongoing story. ... Jackson, entering the final year of his contract, was a no-show for the opening team meeting of training camp on Friday. But HC Scott Linehan said on Thursday that getting a contract extension for Jackson was a "priority." The team has been in contact with Jackson's agent. "I know within the last couple days there has been dialogue," Linehan said Thursday. "Our hope is that will be done pretty soon."
Reported by the Associated Press
Fantasy Football Diehards Line:
Jackson was considered a holdout after missing the meeting Friday morning, the team said on its web site. Jackson is in the final season of a five-year contract he signed after the Rams drafted him in the first round in 2004. He has had three straight 1,000-yard rushing seasons after totaling 1,002 last year despite injuries that sidelined him for four games.
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