The Facts:
The deadline for Rice to agree to a long-term contract extension with the Ravens is quickly approaching and there has been no indication of significant progress in the negotiations, but the running back showed Friday night that he hasn’t lost hope or his sense of humor. “I’m always optimistic,” Rice said. “God has put me in a position where not too many people can say they’ve been. I never played for the dollars and all of that other stuff. My rookie contract, quite frankly, you just signed it and go play football so this is a little bit difference of an experience for me.”
Reported by the Baltimore Sun
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The two-time Pro Bowler has until Monday at 4 p.m. to agree to a long-term deal with the Ravens or he’ll have to play the season under the $7.7 million franchise tag. Rice declined to elaborate on the ongoing negotiations between the Ravens and his agent, Todd France. ... Stay tuned. We'll be following up as developments warrant.
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