Draft evening replace: The Titans made it official. At 8:15 p.m. ET on Thursday, they chose Miami (FL) quarterback Cam Ward with the No. 1 total choose.
The 2025 NFL Draft will get underway at 8 p.m. ET on Thursday, April 24, however we already know the primary participant that can come off the board. Surprising issues do occur, however the Tennessee Titans are anticipated to choose Miami (FL) quarterback Cam Ward with the No. 1 choose.
Because of the NFL’s collective bargaining settlement, we will determine the overall construction of Ward’s rookie contract. He received’t signal it instantly, however on condition that rookie contracts are successfully negotiated via the CBA, we must always count on him to signal earlier than coaching camp. Non-quarterbacks may signal earlier, however quarterbacks will usually take somewhat longer into July forward of coaching camp.
When Ward does signal his contract, it’s going to probably be price north of $40 million. Spotrac is projecting the contract to have a complete worth of $43,010,000. They challenge cap numbers of $7,820,000, $9,775,000, $11,730,000, and $13,685,000. Then again, Over The Cap is projecting a complete worth of $48,839,586. They challenge a signing bonus portion of $32,159,700, with annual salaries of $840,000, $3,059,981, $5,279,962, and $7,499,943.
Spotrac’s whole quantity appears extra in step with what Ward will find yourself getting. Final yr’s No. 1 choose, Caleb Williams, signed a deal price $39,486,058. He acquired a signing bonus price $25,537,132 for the primary yr, and $9,929,106 in roster bonus cash throughout the second, third, and fourth seasons. That is just like what Bryce Younger signed on his rookie deal the yr prior, albeit barely larger because of annual inflation.
The largest negotiating level is normally round offset language. This language covers when a participant is launched earlier than the top of his contract and indicators with one other group. If there may be offset language, the longer term group’s contract will offset no matter assured cash the primary group nonetheless owed the participant. Offset language is one thing groups all the time need in offers and gamers by no means need. If Ward is delayed signing his rookie contract, it’s going to probably be because of offset language.
