Baltimore Ravens star linebacker C.J. Mosley is entering the final year of his rookie contract and he and the team have made it clear they want to get a deal done. Most teams like to get the deals done before training camp so that it's not a distraction for the rest of the season, but with the Ravens already starting camp Mosley reports he has no new updates on the status of a contract extension.
“No updates so far,” he said Thursday as he wiped the practice sweat from his brow via the Baltimore Sun. “My answer is still the same as at OTAs. I got here yesterday and I’m here today, ready to work. That’s what it’s all about. Whether something works out or not, I still have an obligation to be the guy in the middle who’s going to make the plays and make the calls.”
A lot of players hold out in this situation but Mosley has made it clear that being there for his teammates is priority number one, and the contract will work itself out.
“It’s just what I’m used to — coming to work, being here with my guys in the offseason, building new relationships with the rookies and the new players on the team,” he said.
Ravens coach John Harbaugh has been really impressed with Mosley and all the responsibility he has taken on since joining the team.
“C.J. can handle as much responsibility as you give him,” he said. “And he is the middle linebacker, so he’ll be making those calls. But he’s not the only one. A lot of guys have calls. … Pretty much everybody on our defense is responsible for communicating. The fact we’re going to have our players somewhat more involved is a good thing. I think they’re smart players, and I think it gives us a chance in real time, in the course of the game or even in the course of a play, to make the necessary adjustments.”
There is still hope from all that a deal can be worked out, but right now the focus is on playing football and getting ready for this upcoming season.
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