The 2024 draft class is almost done with their contracts. However, a group of five players in round one remain unsigned. These players hail from three different teams. Bears quarterback Caleb Williams (No. 1), receiver Rome Odunze (No. 9), Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy (No. 10), edge rusher Dallas Turner (No. 17), and Bengals tackle Amarius Mims (No. 18) are all without contracts.
Despite the limitations placed on negotiations by the 2011 CBA, there are still three main categories that can be discussed during contract negotiations: signing bonus cash flow, voiding of guarantees, and guarantee offsets. Players should prioritize getting their contracts signed before participating in any offseason activities, as many teams are completing negotiations quickly to protect themselves against potential injuries.
At this point, it is unclear why any of the draft picks have not signed their contracts yet, but they should do so soon to avoid any issues during offseason training.
In summary, all five remaining players in round one of the 2024 draft class should prioritize signing their contracts before engaging in any offseason activities to ensure they have full protection against potential injuries and can participate fully in team training camps next season.
