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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

Justin Jefferson’s $35 million yearly Vikings salary is going break every NFL pay scale but the QB spot

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Justin Jefferson’s $35 million annual salary with the Vikings set to revolutionize NFL pay scales, surpassing even quarterback salaries The NFL’s salary landscape for non-quarterback players has been shaken up by blockbuster contracts in recent years. Players like Ndamukong Suh, Kirk Cousins, Tyreek Hill, and Aaron Rodgers have set new standards with multi-million dollar deals … Read more

Agent’s Take: 2024 NFL rookie contract projections for key Round 1 picks, with wage scale explainer

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Agent’s Analysis: Projected 2024 NFL rookie contracts for top Round 1 picks, including breakdown of salary scales Several 2024 draft picks are signing their contracts ahead of rookie minicamps, with the Baltimore Ravens already locking in their picks. The rookie wage scale governs these deals, ensuring each player falls within a specific salary range based … Read more