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Why the Chiefs may start training camp without key rookie defensive tackle

It's been quite some time since training camp holdouts were a thing in the NFL, at least in terms of draft picks. But this year, there's a new element in play, at least for second-round selections.

While the first two picks of the second round—linebacker Carson Schwesinger of the Cleveland Browns and wide receiver Jayden Higgins of the Houston Texans—have signed their rookie deals, the rest of the round has formed a united front. Given that Cleveland and Houston decided to offer fully guaranteed contracts, the rest of the round wants the same.

The trend of second-round holdouts has already started.