Report: Martavis Bryant Expected To Sign Contract Today

According to Yahoo Sports reporter Rand Getlin, Steelers rookie receiver Martavis Bryant is expected to sign his contract today.

The #Steelers fourth round pick, WR Martavis Bryant out of #Clemson, is expected to sign his deal with the team today.

— Rand Getlin (@Rand_Getlin) June 9, 2014

While these kinds of reports often don’t prove to be accurate, and should only be taken with a grain of salt, it’s not surprising. I’d expect any of the team’s remaining draft picks to sign at any time now. As I projected a few week’s back, Bryant’s four year contract should have a total value of roughly $2,723,198, and carry a 2014 cap number of $529,805. That will barely impact the salary cap due to displacement of the top 51. 

Bryant, who was signed with the team’s fourth round pick, is accompanied by Stephon Tuitt and Dri Archer as the remaining unsigned draft picks. You can see their projected contract values here: http://thesteelersfans.com/2599/breaking-rookie-salaries-cap-implications/