The New Orleans Saints are dealing with a hurdle that they wouldn't have expected a couple of months ago during the 2025 NFL Draft. They've signed most of their rookie class already, except second-round quarterback Tyler Shough.

Higgins’ historic contract has triggered a league-wide standoff. Agents for other second-round picks are pushing for fully guaranteed deals — or at least for more guaranteed money than previous players in their draft slot have secured. NFL teams have been reluctant to set an unfavorable precedent by making such concessions.

The Houston Texans were the first team to ink a rookie contract with a second-round selection from the 2025 class, signing the 34th overall pick to a fully guaranteed four-year, $11.7 million rookie deal.

When Jayden Higgins signed his rookie contract with the Houston Texans, it looked like a routine transaction. Instead, it has led to an unprecedented standoff between teams and players.

The Houston Texans are hoping for an offensive resurgence in the 2025 NFL season, which could mean big things for their players' fantasy football prospects.

The Houston Texans have changed the course of business being done in the NFL. The franchise signed second-round draft pick Jayden Higgins to a fully guaranteed, $11.7 million contract over four

When the Los Angeles Chargers opened their camp to rookies on July 12, they were missing second rounder Tre Harris. A deluge of his fellow Day 2 selections are in the same boat. So why the holdup creating all these potential holdouts?