US EditionThe Texans Gave a Second-Round Pick a Fully Guaranteed Rookie Deal. Now, 30 of the 32 Second Rounders Remain Unsigned
NFL TEAMS ACROSS THE UNITED STATES, JUL 14 – Only two second-round NFL rookies have signed fully guaranteed contracts while 30 remain unsigned amid disputes over contract guarantees, affecting training camp readiness, sources say.
- This offseason, second-round picks, including Detroit Lions rookie Tate Ratledge, remain unsigned as negotiations over guaranteed money stall before training camp.
- Disagreements over contract guarantees, as only first-round rookie contracts have been fully guaranteed, causing a stalemate between second-round picks and teams.
- That landmark deal Texans general manager Nick Caserio set a new negotiating milestone with Higgins’ deal, making NFL history.
- Tre Harris, Los Angeles Chargers rookie wide receiver, skipped reporting to camp Saturday, and Tate Ratledge could follow if no deal is reached, sources say.
- With training camp deadlines looming, Jaguars' rookies report on July 19, giving teams only days to finalize contracts, creating urgent pressure.
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The Texans gave a second-round pick a fully guaranteed rookie deal. Now, 30 of the 32 second rounders remain unsigned
The Houston Texans were the first team to ink a rookie contract with a second-round selection from the 2025 class, signing the 34th overall pick to a fully guaranteed four-year, $11.7 million rookie deal.
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