St. Joe Post

3:45 p.m. UPDATE    Jamal Charles and the Chiefs have come to terms on a new deal and the star running back is heading to training camp.

 

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. — Jamaal Charles is reportedly holding out for more money. KCTV-5 in Kansas City reports the Chiefs running back won’t show up for training camp in St Joseph until the team ponies up more money. He is prepared to hold out as long as it takes according to the television station. Charles is nearing the end of a six-year, nearly $28 million contract.

He makes about $9 million per season less than Minnesota’s Adrian Peterson who has a seven-year, $96 million deal. Detroit’s Reggie Bush and Baltimore’s Ray Rice also make more than Charles. Ten other NFL running backs have a higher base salary.

ESPN reports the Chiefs have discussed a new contract with Charles. The team says they expect him to show up Wednesday. The first full-squad practice is Thursday.