Agent denies Logan Mankins asked for special treatment

The agent for New England Patriots offensive guard Logan Mankins has denied asking for special treatment due to his status as a plaintiff in the federal class-action antitrust lawsuit.

Frank Bauer, Mankins' agent, told ESPN that the Pro Bowl blocker hasn't asked for anything.

According to reports, Mankins was demanding either $10 million or be declared an unrestricted free agent in exchange for giving up his individual plaintiff rights.

“I think it’s really unfair what has happened to Logan Mankins in media characterizations that he is making monetary demands or holding up a settlement," Mankins said. "Logan Mankins is a young man who was encouraged and solicited into a lawsuit to help the union spearhead a new agreement. Logan’s main concern for entering into as a plaintiff was to see if he can become free and help other players have less restrictions.

"For people to say he has made monetary demands, he hasn’t made any such demand. We don’t know terms. We haven’t talked to [NFL Players Association] Jeff Kessler. There has been no communication but it’s irresponsible to report Logan has made monetary demands. Are we disappointed there has been no communication? Hugely. He trusted the union and Kessler to fight for Logan Mankins and the other players.”

Meanwhile, San Diego Chargers wide receiver Vincent Jackson has also denied that he asked for special perks.

"I made no demands," Jackson said. "I wanna play ball like the rest of my peers!”

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Aaron Wilson covers the Ravens for the Carroll County Times.