Vernon Davis, the San Francisco 49ers’ star tight end, is holding out from the team’s mandatory minicamp because he wants a larger contract.
Davis, writing for SI.com's Monday Morning Quarterback column, said he is playing at higher level and deserves a larger contract,
“In 2010 I signed a five-years, $37 million contract extension…It was the biggest contract for a tight end in league history,” Davis said. “Four years later, and I’m playing at a higher level than I was then, which brings me to why I’m holding out. It’s all about getting paid what you deserve.”
Davis is set to make $4.75 million this season and $4.35 million next season, the San Jose Mercury News reports.
He has missed much of the 49ers’ offseason programs, already losing $200,000 for missing workouts and he could lose $70,000 is he misses the minicamp.
He also wrote that he has to listen to those who care about him.
“I can’t listen to anyone but my family and my advisors, because those are the people who are going to be there when football inevitably dumps me.
Last season Davis caught 13 touchdowns, leading the 49ers’ and becoming the first tight end to have two such seasons, according to Yahoo Sports.