"Last year saw a slew of second-rounders receive fully guaranteed contracts, as the Saints' decision to give No. 40 overall pick Tyler Shough four guaranteed years forced the hands of a few teams. The line of demarcation for fully guaranteed deals is moving well beyond No. 40 this year, with NFL.com's Ian Rapoport reporting the Falcons' agreement with second-round cornerback Avieon Terrell will be fully guaranteed."
"Atlanta announced Terrell's signing earlier this afternoon, but the guarantee component is certainly the most notable takeaway here. The Falcons chose Terrell 48th overall. By striking a fully guaranteed agreement with the Clemson product in mid-May, the Falcons will box in a handful of teams who made picks between Nos. 41 and 47."
"The agents for those players will have clear paths to ensure their clients land fully guaranteed rookie contracts. More to come."
Second-round draft signings during the offseason often take longer, and guaranteed money remains a variable despite the 2011 CBA’s slot system for rookie deals. Fully guaranteed contracts for second-round players have increased, including a Saints example where Tyler Shough received four guaranteed years. The boundary for fully guaranteed deals is moving further, with the Falcons agreeing to fully guarantee a contract for second-round cornerback Avieon Terrell, selected 48th overall. By guaranteeing Terrell’s deal, Atlanta limits options for teams that drafted players between picks 41 and 47. Agents for those players gain clearer leverage to pursue fully guaranteed rookie contracts.
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