Cowboys sign second-round pick Donovan Ezeiruaku after league-wide standoff
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Donovan Ezeiruaku signed a four-year rookie contract with the Dallas Cowboys worth $10.155 million, securing over $8.5 million in guaranteed money. Ezeiruaku, chosen as the No. 44 overall pick and known as a pass rush specialist from Boston College, initially signed a participation waiver allowing him to join offseason programs. In recent league trends, agents for second-round picks have sought more guaranteed money for their clients, leading to earlier signings. Team sources have expressed optimism about Ezeiruaku, stating they feel he offers first-round value following his positive early evaluations.
Defensive end Donovan Ezeiruaku signed his four-year rookie contract worth $10.155 million, securing over $8.5 million in guaranteed money.
Ezeiruaku signed a participation waiver to engage in the team's offseason program, enabling full participation in training camp without off-the-field concerns.
Team sources believe they received first-round value from their No. 44 overall selection, especially following positive evaluations of Ezeiruaku's early performance.
As a league-wide trend, second-round agents are pushing for more guaranteed contracts, which was evident with earlier signings like Carson Schwesinger and Jayden Higgins.
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