Why hasn’t Ryan Neuzil signed a deal yet?

Ryan Neuzil, the presumptive starting center for the Atlanta Falcons this year is currently not under contract. This appears to be prompting anxiety amongst some within the fanbase.

Neuzil was one of 13 restricted free agents (RFAs) tendered by NFL teams this offseason, but remains the only one that has yet to sign his contract. However, there should be little concern. There has been a trend in recent years where one or two RFAs like Neuzil wait until well after the NFL Draft to sign their deals.

In March, the Falcons tendered him at the lowest level, the right of first refusal. When Neuzil signs his name on the dotted line, he’ll earn $3.263 million on a one-year contract this year. But…