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 Jackson Signs 6-Year Deal
Wednesday, August 20, 2008 Text Size Text Size By Nick Wagoner Senior Writer
(Noon Update)
Steven Jackson is officially in the fold for the next six years. Jackson signed a six-year contract making him one of the league's highest paid running backs. Exact terms were not yet available but it's believed he will be one of the top paid backs in the league.
Jackson was on the practice field Thursday morning and participated in most individual drills. He was limited in team drills but did take a few snaps. Jackson will be worked back into the mix slowly in practice but coach Scott Linehan says he will get plenty of extra work on the side to get him ready for the season opener against Philadelphia.
"I was never ever ever in doubt that this would get done," Linehan said. "The timing now is very good for incorporation in the upcoming weeks for the opener."
Jackson will not play against the Ravens on Saturday night and isn't likely to play the preseason finale against Kansas City next weekend.
"You can certainly work him physically to where he is getting himself in shape," Linehan said. "We have plans to do some extra things with him even when we are not practicing to get him some extra time on the field."
Jackson is expected to speak to the media in the next half hour or so.
Check back to stlouisrams.com later this afternoon for complete coverage.
(Thursday Morning Update)
Running back Steven Jackson not only ended his holdout Wednesday night but is also on the verge of becoming one of the league's highest paid running backs.
Jackson arrived in St. Louis around 10 p.m. Wednesday and popped in to the Russell Training Center on Thursday morning. Jackson is scheduled for a physical Thursday morning and after that could put the finishing touches on a deal believed to keep him in St. Louis for a further seven years though final terms won't be clear until the deal is signed.
Jackson and President of Football Operations Jay Zygmunt met Thursday morning. The deal will almost certainly be finalized today.
Check back to stlouisrams.com later today for complete coverage.
(Wednesday Afternoon Story)
After 27 days, running back Steven Jackson’s holdout will come to an end Wednesday night, team sources indicated late Wednesday afternoon.
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"This is obviously a good sign and a step in the right direction," coach Scott Linehan said.
Linehan declined further comment until Jackson's arrival.
Jackson will take a physical Thursday morning and if all goes as expected could be on the field in time for Thursday's morning practice though that is still undecided.
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