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Ty Simpson, LA Rams’ 13th overall pick, remains unsigned as training camp looms — one of only two first-rounders and six rookies still waiting. The delay hinges on first-overall pick Fernando Mendoza’s stalled contract, as later picks often wait to see how top picks’ deals are structured. While NFL rookie contracts are mostly set by April’s wage scale, negotiations focus on fine print: guaranteed payout timing, offset clauses, and voiding terms — details that matter even if base pay is fixed. Mendoza’s hold-up likely stems from Raiders’ unconventional bonus structure, differing from their past first-round deals. For Simpson, the key issue is offset clauses — which let teams reduce guaranteed money if a player is signed elsewhere after release — something the Rams rarely include, even for high picks. His agent, who also reps Matthew Stafford, is pushing to avoid them. With camp starting July 25, both sides are eager to finalize — once Mendoza’s deal clears, Simpson and the other unsigned rookies should follow swiftly.

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