#guaranteed-money

#guaranteed-money

The NFL Players Association, reeling from criminal investigations into misused funds, resignations at the top and unapproved strip club expenditures, badly needed a win this summer. It found one -- in NFL ownership's couch cushions. The players received a substantial windfall in the second round of this year's NFL draft, benefiting from fully guaranteed contracts for seven players in the round -- and potentially an eighth once Cleveland Browns running back Quinshon Judkins (the 36th overall pick) signs his deal.

Cincinnati Bengals defensive end Trey Hendrickson remains committed to not playing in the upcoming season due to unresolved contract negotiations, particularly around guaranteed money.