The prior snail’s pace of signings was thanks to the unprecedented contracts signed in early May by the first two selections in the round: Browns linebacker Carson Schwesinger and Texans wide receiver Jayden Higgins. They each signed fully guaranteed contracts, something that had never happened before in the second round.

The talking point, as of late, stemming from the 2025 NFL Draft, was why second-round picks weren't signing. As of a few days ago, only two of 32 players had si

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Chicago Bears cornerback Jaylon Johnson will miss "a few weeks" with a leg injury, according to general manager Ryan Poles. Johnson suffered the leg injury while preparing for the 2025 season.