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NFL Contract Standoff: 30 Second-Round Picks Still Unsigned

7/17/2025

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Texans Lead Contract Negotiations

The NFL is in a contract conundrum, with 30 of 32 second-round draft picks still without deals as training camp looms. The Houston Texans sparked this wave by securing Jayden Higgins with a fully guaranteed contract, setting the stage for others to follow suit. Now, the San Francisco 49ers' signing of Alfred Collins could ignite a flurry of agreements among the remaining unsigned players.

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49ers Sign Collins

The San Francisco 49ers have secured second-round pick Alfred Collins with a lucrative four-year, $10.3 million contract, including $9 million guaranteed. This pivotal signing could inspire the remaining unsigned second-round picks to finalize their agreements, as Collins' deal paves the way for negotiations throughout the league.

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Texans Lead Contract Negotiations

The NFL is in a contract conundrum, with 30 of 32 second-round draft picks still without deals as training camp looms. The Houston Texans sparked this wave by securing Jayden Higgins with a fully guaranteed contract, setting the stage for others to follow suit. Now, the San Francisco 49ers' signing of Alfred Collins could ignite a flurry of agreements among the remaining unsigned players.

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