Before 2011, first-round draft picks seldom finalized rookie deals before the Fourth of July, but many now sign before Memorial Day. Recently, Titans receiver Carnell Tate, the fourth overall pick in the 2026 draft, agreed to a four-year, fully guaranteed contract worth $51,134,914, which includes a $33,649,028 signing bonus. This trend of quicker negotiations is largely due to the predetermined values of first-round contracts. Tate’s signing brings the second and third picks, David Bailey and Jeremiyah Love, under contract, while first overall pick Fernando Mendoza has yet to sign.
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Titans WR Carnell Tate Finalizes Contract Agreement
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