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Second-Round Draft Picks Face Contract Standoff Crisis

6/28/2025

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Quinshon Judkins, the 36th pick in the 2025 NFL draft, is still without a contract, highlighting a troubling trend for second-round selections. Shemar Stewart of the Bengals shares this struggle, raising concerns about contract protections. Meanwhile, the Chicago Bears are also in limbo, unable to secure agreements for their second-round picks amid a league-wide standoff over guaranteed contracts.

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Quinshon Judkins, the 36th pick in the 2025 NFL draft, is still without a contract, highlighting a troubling trend for second-round selections. Shemar Stewart of the Bengals shares this struggle, raising concerns about contract protections. Meanwhile, the Chicago Bears are also in limbo, unable to secure agreements for their second-round picks amid a league-wide standoff over guaranteed contracts.