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14 years after the rookie wage scale, the No. 1 pick’s pay has nearly closed the gap

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The pay gap for the No. 1 pick has almost disappeared 14 years after the implementation of the rookie wage scale Fifteen years ago, the NFL was facing financial problems due to escalating contracts for incoming top players. The expiration of the Collective Bargaining Agreement in 2011 led to the implementation of a rookie wage … Read more

NFL draft picks who landed with the perfect team: Bowen’s best fits for 15 rookies

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15 NFL rookies who landed with the ideal team: Bowen’s top fits for each player Matt Bowen is a fantasy football and NFL writer for ESPN who recently highlighted his 15 favorite draft picks of the 2025 NFL draft. These picks were chosen based on the player’s fit with their new team, factoring in traits, … Read more

Bears sign first-rounder Colston Loveland, four other picks

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Bears ink rookie Colston Loveland and four additional draft picks The Chicago Bears have signed their top draft pick, tight end Colston Loveland, to a four-year deal worth over $26.6 million. The contract includes a team option for a fifth season. In addition to Loveland, the Bears have also signed four other draft picks: linebacker … Read more