Key Panthers rookie could hold out of training camp

Three months ago, the Cincinnati Bengals used the 17th overall pick in the draft to select edge-rusher Shemar Stewart from Texas A&M. He now remains the lone first-round pick without a deal. That’s because on Tuesday, Mike Klis of 9NEWS reported that cornerback Jahdae Brown, the 20th overall selection, has agreed to terms with the Denver Broncos.

Speaking of Aggies’ pass-rushers, Carolina Panthers’ general manager Dan Morgan used a second-round pick in April to secure the services of talented Nic Scourton. John Breech of CBS Sports reports that he is one of 30 players chosen in the second round that have not inked their rookie deals. “So what's causing the second-round hold up? Former NFL agent Joel Corry answered this question last month,” explained Breech, “and it seems like a good time to go over it again. Essentially, the hold-up has to do with contract guarantees. The Texans decided to make history with the contract they gave Jayden Higgins and that decision threw a wrench into the entire second round.”