The AFC North coaching updates include Sullivan, Ravens, and Bengals.

USC quarterback Caleb Williams, expected to be the No. 1 overall draft pick in April, will enter the NFL without representation, a move that has been seen with other NFL players, such as Richard Sherman, Bobby Wagner, and Roquan Smith, signing new contracts without an agent.

Jackson was selected 32nd overall, while Williams is expected to be picked earlier, resulting in a potentially more lucrative deal than Jackson’s rookie deal, despite restricted rookie contract building.

Florio suggests that Williams’ lack of representation could hinder his appeal in the lead-up to the draft, as agents of other prospects may use negative framing to lessen his appeal, leaving him without an advocate.

Here are a few other recent rumors concerning the 2024 NFL Draft:

Scouts and draft pundits will be disappointed to learn that Iowa cornerback Cooper DeJean will not be participating in the testing at next week’s NFL Scouting Combine, according to Dane Brugler of The Athletic. DeJean is reportedly still working his way back from a leg injury he sustained late in the season. Widely expected to be selected on Day 1 of the draft, he is considered one of the more athletic prospects in the class and likely would have drawn lots of eyes in Indianapolis. Instead, DeJean plans to work out for teams much closer to the draft at the end of April.
Illinois defensive tackle Johnny Newton will miss the Combine due to a partial Jones fracture in his foot. He underwent surgery in January to repair the injury, expected to be cleared for an April pro day.