How long will it take Saints to sign this year's second-round pick?
The New Orleans Saints are negotiating a contract with their second-round pick Christen Miller, with the potential for a guaranteed salary in later years being a point of contention. The contract value is tied to the draft slot on the rookie wage scale, with Miller due $2,510,103 in 2029.
The New Orleans Saints are negotiating a contract with Christen Miller, their second-round pick. The deal's structure, particularly the amount of guaranteed money in later years, is a point of contention. In 2025, Tyler Shough, the No. 40 overall pick, didn't sign until July 19, with a fully guaranteed four-year deal. Previous Saints second-round picks signed on various dates: Pete Werner (2021) on June 8, Alontate Taylor (2022) on July 19, Isaiah Foskey (2023) on July 19, and Kool-Aid McKinstry (2024) on May 31. Miller is due $2,510,103 in 2029, with the potential for $1,506,062 to be guaranteed if following last year's trend for the No. 42 pick. The difference between a 55% increase and the current guarantee is $1,004,041, a small fraction of the projected 2029 salary cap.
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