30 of the 32 second-round picks in the 2025 NFL Draft have still not signed contracts. The Houston Texans are also to blame for this.

Many franchises are unlikely to be particularly fond of the Houston Texans at the moment. Or, to be more specific, of general manager Nick Caserio.

That’s because he changed the starting position for all second-round picks in the 2025 NFL Draft with an unusual contract.

Caserio was the first general manager this year to sign his second-round pick. Wide receiver Jayden Higgins received a four-year deal worth $11.7 million – fully guaranteed.

Caserio and Higgins made NFL history! Never before has a second-round pick received a fully guaranteed contract.

The problem with this is that now the representatives of all the other second-round picks are also insisting on a similar contract, or at least a high percentage of guaranteed money – and the situation has not yet been resolved.

Only the Cleveland Browns have already signed Carson Schwesinger, the 33rd pick. Schwesinger’s $11.8 million is also fully guaranteed.

Trouble before the start of training camps?

Many teams are now facing contract chaos ahead of the start of training camps. That’s because second-round picks could stay away from training sessions. A collective strike is looming. Almost every team would then have to do without at least one second-round pick.

Two players could play a key role in this. Tre Harris of the Los Angeles Chargers officially starts training camp with his franchise this weekend. The wide receiver has also not yet signed a deal. It is unclear how Harris will deal with the situation. He could set an example – the outcome is uncertain.

Tyler Shough could also play a decisive role. The quarterback is also insisting on a fully guaranteed deal. The New Orleans Saints selected him 40th overall. If he gets the contract he wants, the players selected ahead of him in the second round are likely to have more ammunition for their demands.