One of the underlying storylines surrounding the Oakland Raiders as the regular season nears has been the contract situation involving Pro Bowl tackle Donald Penn's contract situation.

Penn is in the final year of his two-year, $14 million deal that he signed with the Raiders last summer. While the 34-year-old has returned to the team, he still believes that he will work out a new contract with the organization, according to Scott Bair of NBC Sports.

“That’s the plan,” Penn said. “We have a great owner, a good GM. I came in here putting my trust in them. That’s what they told me. I’m going to sit here and wait and control what I can control. That’s trying to get better from what I put out there today.”

Penn has spent the last four seasons with the Raiders, where he has been one of the most stable pieces along the offensive line during his tenure. He has also played a part in the team's turnaround last season that saw them final breakthrough with their first AFC West title and playoff appearance in 14 years.

Although he's now in his mid-30s, Penn has proven that he's still performing at a high level that would garner a new multi-year deal with the team. He's coming off a 2016 season where he earned his second Pro Bowl selection.

Ultimately, it may be something that the team waits out to see if he is can continue to be a reliable asset on the offensive line.