Cowboys’ Stephen Jones optimistic about handling extensions for Micah Parsons, CeeDee Lamb, other stars

Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones’ mentality when it comes to roster management has long been “staying in the middle and picking your shots with risk-taking.” Now, Dallas is entering a period where it’s time to pay top dollar for some of its top homegrown players or move on.  It’s players like two-time Pro Bowl quarterback … Read more

Clock is ticking on extensions for Saquon Barkley, Josh Jacobs | THE CARTON SHOW

Video Details The New York Giants and Saquon Barkley have yet to come to terms on a contract extension, and with the franchise tag deadline looming, Craig Carton decides whether or not he believes a deal will get done in time. Greg Jennings weighs in on the discussion, and draws similarities between Saquon’s situation in … Read more

Agent’s Take: A look at the history of first-round pick contract extensions, and an emerging trend

How NFL draft picks are compensated drastically changed with the 2011 collective bargaining agreement (CBA). A rookie wage scale, which reduced salaries for early first-round picks, was implemented. The 2020 CBA made minor tweaks to the system. All contracts for draft choices are four years in length under the rookie wage scale. Four-year deals in … Read more