The Facts:
Following up on the
ongoing story. ... Rice is working out on his own while his teammates participate in organized team activities. The Ravens aren't close to negotiating a long-term contract extension for Rice. "I miss it," Rice said when asked about not being around his teammates on a regular basis. "That's one thing you miss is the camaraderie with the guys. As far as playing football, I know I'm always going to be up to speed."
Reported by the Carroll County Times
Fantasy Football Diehards Line:
Rice added: "The best thing about my situation is that we have the same offensive coordinator. I miss the camaraderie. It's sort of like the lockout last year. ..." Under NFL rules, the Ravens have until July 16 to negotiate a new deal for Rice. Otherwise, he'll play this season under a $7.742 million franchise tag. Rice rushed for a career-high 1,364 yards and a dozen touchdowns last season. He said he's maintaining a positive attitude. "You control what you can control and that's staying in shape and obviously being ready when the time comes," Rice said. ... Stay tuned.
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