NFL Holdouts 2024: Which Stars Are Threatening to Sit Out?

The NFL Holdouts 2024 contract dispute drama is heating up, with several Pro Bowl players considering holdouts as training camps approach. These standoffs could reshape divisions, fantasy drafts, and Super Bowl odds if not resolved soon.

In this exclusive 2024 NFL holdout breakdown, we’ll analyze:

✔ 5 star players most likely to hold out
✔ The financial stakes for each situation
✔ How long these standoffs might last
✔ Potential trade destinations if deals fall through
✔ Historical precedent on NFL holdout success rates

With over $500 million in combined contract demands on the line, these negotiations will dominate NFL headlines all summer.

1. Ja’Marr Chase, WR, Cincinnati Bengals

The Situation

• Wants: $35M+/year (Justin Jefferson reset the WR market)

• Current Deal: $7.9M in 2024 (final year of rookie contract)

• Leverage: Joe Burrow’s window demands elite weapons

Likelihood of Holdout

 85% chance – Chase has already skipped voluntary OTAs
Latest Bengals updates: NFL Newsz

2. CeeDee Lamb, WR, Dallas Cowboys

The Standoff

• Demanding: $32M annually (just below Jefferson)

• Cowboys’ Offer: Reportedly stuck at $28M

• Dak Prescott Factor: QB’s uncertain future complicates talks

Critical Timeline

• July 15: Franchise tag deadline for multi-year deal

• Risk: Dallas could play hardball like with Ezekiel Elliott

3. Micah Parsons, LB, Dallas Cowboys

Unique Complications

• Two Years Remaining on rookie deal (unusual early holdout threat)

• Positional Value: Wants to surpass Nick Bosa’s $34M/year

• Jerry Jones’ History: Rarely extends defenders early

Best-Case Scenario

Parsons reports by August to avoid $50K/day fines

4. Tristan Wirfs, OT, Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Why This Matters

• Switching to LT (premium position)

• Market Reset Goal: $30M+/year(currentlymaking$18.2M)

• Bucs’ Cap Space: Only $8M available (may need restructures)

Holdout Impact

Baker Mayfield would face nightmare pass rushes without his blindside protector

 More Bucs coverage: NFL Newsz

5. Kyle Pitts, TE, Atlanta Falcons

The Bounceback Gamble

• Disappointing 2023: Just 667 yards

• Wants: 15M/year(nearMarkAndrews′15M/year(nearMarkAndrews′16M)

• Falcons’ Dilemma: Can’t pay him before Drake London

Kirk Cousins Factor

New QB could make or break Pitts’ leverage

Historical Holdout Data: What Works?

Key Trend: Holdouts starting before August 1 succeed 73% more often NFL Holdouts 2024

3 Potential Surprise Holdouts

1. Patrick Queen, LB, Steelers (wants Ravens revenge game payday)

2. Justin Madubuike, DT, Ravens (quietly skipped minicamp)

3. Brian Burns, DE, Giants (new team, same contract issues)

Fantasy Football Implications

• Chase/Lamb absences would boost Tee Higgins and Brandin Cooks

• Parsons holdout helps Eagles’ and Giants’ offensive lines

• Wirfs situation makes Baker Mayfield a riskier QB2

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Final Prediction: Who Blinks First?

1. Chase gets paid by July 25 (4 years, $138M)

2. Lamb holds out into August but signs

3. Parsons plays without new deal (huge 2025 leverage)

 For breaking holdout news: NFL Newsz