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7 days ago
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Giants Sign Dart to Rookie Contract
Giants Sign Dart to Rookie Contract originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The New York Giants entered the Jaxson Dart era of football in East Rutherford when they drafted him in the first round. That was never in doubt, but on Friday, pen hit paper to ensure Dart would stick around for the long haul. Advertisement According to Art Stapleton, the Giants rookie quarterback signed his fully guaranteed contract. The deal is worth $16.954 million with an $8.97 million signing bonus. Of course, as a first-round pick, Dart is subject to a fifth-year option, which New York will have the chance to accept after the 2027 season. Doing so would give the team another year to extend Dart (or evaluate that decision) at a more fair price. Likewise, the Giants did not negotiate Dart's deal, which was predetermined in the CBA by his draft slot. There wasn't any drama regarding the rookie contract, and May 30 isn't a worryingly late date to sign. As far as significance goes, Dart's practice reps should see much more attention. Nonetheless, the deal is done. Advertisement That officially gives New York the cap advantage that comes with a rookie-contract quarterback. If Dart hits, the Giants would have a potential star in their midst at a fraction of the cost. It's the easiest path to a Super Bowl and precisely what makes the rival Washington Commanders so dangerous in the coming seasons. Several Super Bowl championships and runner-ups in recent seasons have been headlined by young quarterbacks setting the league ablaze. Dart turning into a star would put East Rutherford back on the map. However, the likelihood of that emerging in Year 1 isn't very likely. New York signed veterans Russell Wilson and Jameis Winston to short-term deals to start ahead of Dart and insulate the quarterback depth chart. The Giants won't start Dart until he's absolutely ready. That could come around midseason, or after the Week 14 bye, or perhaps Week 1 of the 2026 season. To an extent, that wastes valuable time in the window of a young quarterback. If that development pays off, it'll be worth it. That fate is still far from being realized, but for now, fans can watch his practice reps with the security of knowing there's no drama behind the scenes. Related: Giants Sign Top Draft Pick to Rookie Contract Related: Giants Schedule Reveals Potential Dart Debuts This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on May 30, 2025, where it first appeared.
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08-05-2025
- Sport
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Raiders sign six more draft picks
Running back Ashton Jeanty, the sixth overall pick, became the highest-drafted player to sign his rookie contract. But Jeanty was not the only Raiders' draft pick to sign his four-year deal Thursday. The Raiders announced Jeanty and six of their other 11 draft selections who signed. Advertisement Third-round offensive tackle Charles Grant, third-round offensive guard Caleb Rogers, fourth-round defensive tackle Tonka Hemingway, sixth-round defensive tackle JJ Pegues, sixth-round quarterback Cam Miller and seventh-round linebacker Cody Lindenberg now are under contract. Second-round wide receiver Jack Bech, third-round cornerback Darien Porter, fourth-round wide receiver Dont'e Thornton Jr. and sixth-round wide receiver Tommy Mellott remain unsigned.
