As Pittsburgh Steelers training camp draws near, an unexpected roster issue looms over the quarterback room: rookie signal-caller Drew Allar remains unsigned.
While top draft picks under the NFL's modern rookie wage scale typically finalize contracts quickly, a unique negotiation stalemate is unfolding around third-round quarterbacks.
According to Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk, Allar is part of an unusual cohort of top rookie passers yet to sign their initial deals.
Speaking on "PFT PM," Florio pointed out that "the top four quarterbacks selected in April have yet to sign," highlighting a group that includes "both Carson Beck and Drew Allar, third round picks of the Cardinals and Steelers respectively."
The holdout isn't about total dollar figures, which are largely slotted by draft position, but rather structural guarantees and cash flow timing. Agents across the league are continually trying to push fully guaranteed contracts further down the draft board.
#allar #draft
While top draft picks under the NFL's modern rookie wage scale typically finalize contracts quickly, a unique negotiation stalemate is unfolding around third-round quarterbacks.
According to Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk, Allar is part of an unusual cohort of top rookie passers yet to sign their initial deals.
Speaking on "PFT PM," Florio pointed out that "the top four quarterbacks selected in April have yet to sign," highlighting a group that includes "both Carson Beck and Drew Allar, third round picks of the Cardinals and Steelers respectively."
The holdout isn't about total dollar figures, which are largely slotted by draft position, but rather structural guarantees and cash flow timing. Agents across the league are continually trying to push fully guaranteed contracts further down the draft board.
#allar #draft
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