Has an NFL player ever held out into the season?

Question

I can't remember but it might have happened.

Answer 1

Oh yes, many times.

Emmit Smith held out until the 3rd game of the season in 1993.

The Cowboys were 0-2 when he came back and went 12-4.

It happens all the time.

Answer 2

I don't think so, plenty of threats to, but I don't think anyone ever did. The self-centered people talk a lot, and sound VERY stupid, but they arn't idiots. They know they wanna get paid.

Answer 3

yes, s. Jackson is gonna be the next this year

Answer 4

It happened last year. JaMarcus Russell.

Answer 5

John Elway did.