The Arizona Cardinals have announced the signing of their first-round pick, Walter Nolen, to a rookie contract ahead of mandatory minicamp. Nolen, selected 16th overall in this year’s draft, has a contract valued at $19.3 million, which includes a signing bonus of $10.7 million, and the team will decide on his fifth-year option in spring 2028. Nolen previously played two seasons at Texas A&M before transferring to Ole Miss for 2024 and was recognized as a first-team All-SEC honoree last year.