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Top NFL Draft Picks Hold Out Amid Contract Disputes

7/14/2025

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As training camp approaches in 2025, several NFL Draft picks, notably former Texas stars Jahdae Barron and Alfred Collins, find themselves without contracts. Barron is eyeing a starting slot corner position in Denver, while Collins is poised to strengthen San Francisco's defense. Their holdouts reflect a ripple effect from guaranteed deals awarded to second-round picks by the Texans and Browns, complicating negotiations.

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As training camp approaches in 2025, several NFL Draft picks, notably former Texas stars Jahdae Barron and Alfred Collins, find themselves without contracts. Barron is eyeing a starting slot corner position in Denver, while Collins is poised to strengthen San Francisco's defense. Their holdouts reflect a ripple effect from guaranteed deals awarded to second-round picks by the Texans and Browns, complicating negotiations.