"Caleb Downs signed a four-year, fully-guaranteed, $28.9 million deal, carrying an average annual value of around $7.23 million and an estimated signing bonus of $17.5 million."
"NFL rookie contracts are slotted, meaning the player's draft position determines their contract, limiting negotiations to aspects like offset language."
"Downs started his collegiate career with the Alabama Crimson Tide, where he tallied over 100 total tackles and was named an All-American."
"In two seasons with the Buckeyes, Downs won a national championship and was a 2x Unanimous All-American, earning the Big-10 Defensive Player of the Year title in 2025."
The Dallas Cowboys have signed six of their seven draft picks before the rookie minicamp, with only Malachi Lawrence remaining unsigned. Rookie defensive back Caleb Downs signed a four-year, fully guaranteed contract worth $28.9 million. This contract includes an average annual value of $7.23 million and a signing bonus of $17.5 million. Downs previously played for Alabama and Ohio State, earning accolades such as All-American and Big-10 Defensive Player of the Year. The Cowboys anticipate needing several rookies to make impactful contributions this season.
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