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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

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

Agent’s Take: 2023 NFL rookie contract projections for key Round 1 picks, with a rookie wage scale explainer

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A handful of 2023 NFL Draft picks will sign their contracts over the next couple of days, which coincides with the start of rookie minicamps. NFL teams will hold a three-day rookie minicamp either this weekend (May 5-8) or next weekend (May 12-15). The Carolina Panthers have gotten the ball rolling. Cornerback Jammie Robinson, a … Read more