All the headlines have been dominated by wide receiver Terry McLaurin's contract standoff with the Washington Commanders. However, there was another lingering issue that went completely under the radar in comparison.
Thankfully, this has been resolved successfully. And it's part of a growing trend that's going to change the NFL's landscape for years to come.
Only two second-round picks had been signed, with just a few short days remaining until training camp. This was completely unprecedented, and centered on the two guaranteed contracts given to Cleveland Browns linebacker Carson Schwesinger and Houston Texans wide receiver Jayden Higgins, the No.