The Facts:
Jackson missed his 11th day of camp Monday, encompassing 15 practices. With a fine of $15,166 for every day he misses, Jackson now is out $166,826. Multiple sources confirmed Monday that there have been no negotiations between the Rams and Jackson's agent since July 25 -- the first day of training camp.
Reported by the St. Louis Post-Dispatch
Fantasy Football Diehards Line:
The stalemate is closing in on two weeks, with neither side flinching. Adding to the intrique: The Post-Dispatch originally reported last week that the deadline for Jackson to report would be Aug. 8 -- this Friday -- or 30 days before the Rams' season opener at Philadelphia, on Sept. 7. But after further checking, the paper learned that because the Redskins and Giants open the season on Sept. 4, a Thursday, the deadline for Jackson to report without losing credit is 30 days before that contest -- today. Making matters worse: Post-Dispatch staffer Jim Thomas believes Jackson is getting close to a point at which a continued holdout would impair his ability to be ready for the regular-season opener. ... Stay tuned.
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