Raiders news: Jack Bech contract holdup continues

The NFL faces a league-wide issue with unsigned second-round draft picks from the April draft, affecting 30 players. This problem stems from disputes over guaranteed money, triggered after the Houston Texans (Jayden Higgins) and Cleveland Browns (Carson Schwesinger) fully guaranteed contracts for their second-round selections, setting a precedent other players now demand.

This stalemate impacts the Las Vegas Raiders and their unsigned second-round pick, Jack Bech (No. 58 overall from TCU). While the Raiders' rookies report to training camp this week, with the first full-squad practice scheduled for July 23, Bech remains without a contract. This creates urgency as Bech, who has a chance to be a Week 1 starter, needs maximum training camp time.

The situation is widespread, involving nearly all teams and multiple players, creating mutual interest in finding a resolution. Notably, all 10 of the Raiders' other draft picks have already signed their contracts.