NFL Teams Finalize Contracts for 2026 Draft Picks
NFL 球隊完成 2026 年選秀新秀合約簽署
Introduction
Several NFL teams have reached contract agreements with their 2026 draft picks, which reduces the number of unsigned rookies in the third and fourth rounds.
數支 NFL 球隊已與其 2026 年的選秀新秀達成合約協議，這減少了第三輪與第四輪中尚未簽約的新秀數量。
Main Body
The Denver Broncos have now signed all the rookies in their 2026 class after reaching a deal with defensive tackle Tyler Onyedim. Selected 66th overall, Onyedim signed a four-year contract worth $7.39 million, including a $1.83 million signing bonus. However, the agreement does not include a guaranteed base salary. This reflects a common trend where teams refuse to give guaranteed money to third-round picks. Onyedim, who played for Texas A&M, is expected to fill the gap left by John Franklin-Myers, who moved to the Tennessee Titans.
丹佛野馬隊在與防守截鋒 Tyler Onyedim 達成協議後，目前已簽下 2026 年所有的新秀。Onyedim 是全場第 66 順位被選中，簽署了一份為期四年、價值 739 萬美元的合約，其中包括 183 萬美元的簽約金。然而，該協議並不包含保證底薪。這反映了一個常見的趨勢，即球隊拒絕向第三輪選秀球員提供保證金。曾在德州 A&M 大學效力的 Onyedim 預計將填補由 John Franklin-Myers 轉會至田納西泰坦隊後留下的空缺。
Meanwhile, the Arizona Cardinals have signed a four-year contract with fourth-round defensive lineman Kaleb Proctor. His deal is estimated to be slightly more than $5.3 million. Nevertheless, his actual earnings may depend on his health, as Proctor suffered a knee injury during team activities. If he is placed on the injured reserve list, his 2026 salary would likely drop from the league minimum of $885,000 to about $515,000, which is standard for late-round picks in this organization.
同時，亞利桑那紅雀隊與第四輪防守線球員 Kaleb Proctor 簽署了一份四年合約。他的合約估計略高於 530 萬美元。儘管如此，他的實際收益可能取決於健康狀況，因為 Proctor 在球隊活動期間遭受了膝蓋傷勢。如果他被列入傷兵名單，他 2026 年的薪水可能會從聯賽最低的 88.5 萬美元下降到約 51.5 萬美元，這在該組織的後輪選秀球員中是標準做法。
Despite these signings, some high third-round picks are still not under contract. While the Las Vegas Raiders and Denver Broncos have finished their deals, several players remain unsigned. These include quarterback Carson Beck of the Arizona Cardinals, as well as Markel Bell (Eagles), Sam Roush (Bears), and Romello Height (49ers).
儘管有了這些簽約，部分高順位的第三輪選秀球員仍未簽約。雖然拉斯維加斯突擊者隊與丹佛野馬隊已完成協議，但仍有數名球員尚未簽約。其中包括亞利桑那紅雀隊的四分衛 Carson Beck，以及 Markel Bell（老鷹隊）、Sam Roush（熊隊）和 Romello Height（49 人的隊）。
Conclusion
The Denver Broncos have finished signing their rookie class, but the Arizona Cardinals still need to sign Carson Beck.
丹佛野馬隊已完成新秀簽約，但亞利桑那紅雀隊仍需簽下 Carson Beck。
Vocabulary Learning
⚡ The 'Logic Bridge': Mastering Contrast Connectors
To move from A2 to B2, you must stop using 'but' for every contrast. B2 speakers use specific words to signal how two ideas disagree. This article is a goldmine for this transition.
🧩 The Transition Toolkit
1. The 'Surprise' Connector: However
- A2 Style: "He signed a big contract, but it has no guaranteed money."
- B2 Style: "Onyedim signed a four-year contract worth $7.39 million. However, the agreement does not include a guaranteed base salary."
- Coach's Tip: However is stronger than but. It usually starts a new sentence and is followed by a comma. Use it when you want to highlight a contradiction.
2. The 'Unexpected Result' Connector: Nevertheless
- The Nuance: This is like saying "even though that is true, this other thing is still happening."
- Example from text: "His deal is estimated to be slightly more than $5.3 million. Nevertheless, his actual earnings may depend on his health."
- B2 Upgrade: Use Nevertheless when the second fact happens despite the first fact.
3. The 'Opposition' Connector: Despite
- The Rule: Unlike but or however, Despite is followed by a noun or a verb-ing, never a full sentence with a subject and verb.
- A2 Logic: "Some players are not signed, but teams are still working."
- B2 Logic: "Despite these signings, some high third-round picks are still not under contract."
- The Shift: Despite [Noun Phrase], [Main Clause].
🚀 Quick Application Guide
| If you want to say... | Use this B2 Word | Pattern |
|---|---|---|
| "But" (New sentence) | However, | However, [Sentence]. |
| "Even so" | Nevertheless, | Nevertheless, [Sentence]. |
| "In spite of" | Despite | Despite [Noun], [Sentence]. |
Pro Tip: To sound more natural, stop starting every sentence with the subject. Start with these connectors to guide your listener through your logic.