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Per ESPN’s Adam Schefter, New York Jets linebacker Jamien Sherwood is the first name from last weekend’s NFL Draft proceedings to sign his rookie contract. Schefter cites Sherwood’s agent Drew Rosenhaus and claims the four-year deal is worth over $3.8 million. SNY’s Ralph Vacchiano states that the deal comes with a $350,000 signing bonus.
Four-year deal is worth $3,834,856. https://t.co/1vNbzclg6l
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) May 5, 2021
Sherwood, an Auburn alum, was chosen in the fifth round at 146th overall last Saturday.