NFL rookie contract shakeup: 30 second-round picks still unsigned as guaranteed deals disrupt the system

A wave of fully guaranteed contracts for early second-round picks has triggered a league-wide rookie signing freeze. With just weeks until training camp, 30 second-rounders—including Seahawks’ Nick Emmanwori and Elijah Arroyo—remain unsigned. As teams reassess contract norms, this standoff could signal a broader shift in how the NFL handles rookie deals moving forward

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