New Contracts for Seth McGowan and Caden Curry

May 13, 2026, 09:37
USSports

Introduction

The Indianapolis Colts signed two new players. Their names are Seth McGowan and Caden Curry.

Main Body

Seth McGowan has a four-year contract. He will get about $4.5 million. He must play very well to get a spot on the team. Caden Curry also has a four-year contract. He will get about $4.6 million. He is a defensive player. Both players start with a salary of $885,000 in 2026. Their pay goes up every year until 2029.

Conclusion

Both players now have four-year deals with the team.

Learning

💰 The 'Money' Pattern

In this text, we see how to talk about future money and time. Look at these two patterns:

1. The 'Will' Future When we are sure about the future, we use will:

  • He will get 4.5million.4.5 million. \rightarrow$ (This is a promise/fact).
  • He will get $4.6 million.

2. The 'Numbers' Rule In English, we use a hyphen (-) when a number describes a thing (a noun):

  • Four-year contract →\rightarrow (The number describes the contract).
  • Four-year deals →\rightarrow (The number describes the deals).

Quick Comparison:

  • I have four years. →\rightarrow (General time).
  • I have a four-year contract. →\rightarrow (Specific type of contract).

Vocabulary Note:

  • Salary = The money you get every month/year for working.

Vocabulary Learning

contract (n.)
A written agreement between two or more parties.
Example:She signed a contract with the company.
salary (n.)
The amount of money paid to a person for their work.
Example:He receives a salary of $50,000 per year.
pay (v.)
To give someone money for work.
Example:The company will pay the employees next week.
team (n.)
A group of people working together.
Example:The team won the championship.
player (n.)
Someone who plays a sport.
Example:He is a good player on the soccer team.