The Philadelphia Eagles announced on Monday that they have officially signed Andrew Mukuba, their second-round draft pick, to a four-year rookie contract, completing the signing of their entire 10-man draft class. This marks a significant moment as training camp prepares to start this week.
Mukuba, selected 64th overall from Texas, had been among the last group of second-round picks to finalize their contracts amid a delay primarily caused by negotiations over the guaranteed nature of rookie deals. The Eagles managed to secure his signing just in time for him to join the team as they report to training camp on Tuesday, with their first practice scheduled for Wednesday morning.
The contract details for Mukuba include a total value of $7,160,538, alongside a signing bonus of $1,847,664. His presence is expected to add competition at the safety position, as he vies with Sydney Brown and Tristin McCollum to play alongside veteran Reed Blankenship. During spring practices, all three players received first-team reps, suggesting a tight contest for the starting role.
This year’s training camp will see the Eagles navigate the usual complexities of rookie contracts, which, under the slotted pay system established by the 2011 Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), have made holdouts less common. Factors such as guaranteed money and the payment schedule of signing bonuses can still delay signings, but this year the Eagles successfully signed all their draft picks ahead of camp.
As the Eagles gear up for a promising season, Mukuba’s signing is a step forward in solidifying the roster with fresh talent. The positive momentum leading into training camp is certainly a hopeful sign for fans as the team prepares for the upcoming challenges of the season.