NFL is headed to a rookie salary cap

 
By Tim Dahlberg
Published: April 27, 2008

Jake Long had a big grin on his face as he slipped the ceremonial hat of his new team on his head. With good reason, because the Miami Dolphins had already agreed to pay the top draft pick at least $30 million before he ever played a down in the NFL.

Glenn Dorsey couldn't stop smiling either after the Kansas City Chiefs made him an instant millionaire-to-be with the No. 5 pick of a draft surprising only because...


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