Khalil Mack Reportedly Not at Raiders Workouts; Contract Talks 'Weren't Close'

The Oakland Raiders and defensive star Khalil Mack have reportedly been discussing a contract extension and "hoped to move quickly on it," but "early talks weren't close," per Michael Gehlken of the Las Vegas Review-Journal on Monday.

Mack also hasn't reported to the team's offseason conditioning program, per Ian Rapoport of NFL.com, who added that was unusual for him.           

Mack, 27, is entering the final year of his rookie contract and is due to make $13.8 million in 2018, per Spotrac. He's in line to be one of the highest-paid defensive players in football, however, after being a three-time Pro Bowler, two-time first-team All-Pro selection and the 2016 Defensive Player of the Year.

Kevin Patra of NFL.com added that Mack "is likely seeking a contract that makes him the highest-paid edge defender in the NFL—a title currently held by Von Miller at just over $19 million per season."

In 2017, Mack registered 78 tackles, 10.5 sacks, a forced fumble and a fumble recovery. He's recorded double-digit sacks in three straight seasons.

As Vic Tafur of The Athletic noted, the team's next two weeks of camp are voluntary, as is the veteran minicamp that begins April 23. The June 12 minicamp is mandatory, however, and if Mack hasn't signed a long-term extension by that point and doesn't attend, a holdout could be on the horizon.