AFC North teams sign undrafted free agents to new contracts
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 5, 2026, 2:00 PM
Last updated Jun 5, 2026
In 2026, teams in the AFC North signed multiple undrafted free agents (UDFAs) to three-year contracts. Total expenditures on UDFAs in the league reached $10.6 million, with the Cleveland Browns leading in guaranteed money at $1.27 million. The Baltimore Ravens offered defensive tackle Aaron Graves the highest guarantee in their class at $60,000. Meanwhile, the Pittsburgh Steelers committed the least, with only $80,000 in guarantees. Notable signings include QB Diego Pavia joining the Ravens and tackles Christian Jones and Corey Robinson expected to contribute to the Bengals' offensive line.
- •Browns spend the most on UDFAs with $1.27 million in guarantees.
- •Ravens sign Heisman runner-up quarterback Diego Pavia.
- •Steelers invest the least among AFC North teams at $80,000.
- •Bengals sign tackles to improve protection for QB Joe Burrow.
- •Total UDFA spending across the NFL reaches an all-time high.
- 1:19 PMYahoo Sports — UDFA 2026 NFL Contracts: AFC SOUTH
- 2:00 PMYahoo Sports — 2026 UDFA NFL Contracts: AFC NORTH
"Signing undrafted free agents in the NFL is a tricky proposition. UDFA 2026 NFL contracts totalled $10.6 million, an all-time record. Once the draft is over, teams can go and sign college players who were undrafted, and the enticement of money talks. It is worth noting that even though undrafted free agents can sign a …
"2026 UDFA NFL Contracts: Undrafted Free Agents Sign three year contracts. This is how much each UDFA will earn in 2026, in the AFC North.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 7, 2026, 1:19 PMUDFA 2026 NFL Contracts: AFC SOUTH
Signing undrafted free agents in the NFL is a tricky proposition. UDFA 2026 NFL contracts totalled $10.6 million, an all-time record. Once the draft is over, teams can go and sign college players who were undrafted, and the enticement of money talks. It is worth noting that even though undrafted free agents can sign a …
- Yahoo SportsJun 5, 2026, 2:00 PM2026 UDFA NFL Contracts: AFC NORTH
2026 UDFA NFL Contracts: Undrafted Free Agents Sign three year contracts. This is how much each UDFA will earn in 2026, in the AFC North.
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