Report: Sony Michel signs rookie contract with Patriots just ahead of rookie camp
By Adam Spencer
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The New England Patriots selected former Georgia RB Sony Michel with the No. 31 overall pick in the 2018 NFL Draft, but had yet to get him under contract as of this weekend.
However, Michel became one of the final rookies to sign his first NFL deal, according to a report from NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport.
The signing takes place just in time for Michel to report to the Patriots’ camp when rookies are expected to show up:
The #Patriots have agreed to terms with first-round RB Sony Michel on his rookie contract in advance of rookies reporting, source said. He’s signing soon and just in time.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) July 22, 2018
Michel should have plenty of opportunity to shine in the Patriots’ offense, but he’ll have to prove himself this preseason. The Pats also have James White, Rex Burkhead, Jeremy Hill, Ralph Webb, Brandon Bolden and Mike Gillislee in a crowded backfield.
But now Michel can at least join the team when rookies report to camp, so he won’t miss a beat in preparations for his rookie season.
Adam is a daily fantasy sports (DFS) and sports betting expert. A 2012 graduate of the University of Missouri, Adam now covers all 16 SEC football teams. He is the director of DFS, evergreen and newsletter content across all Saturday Football brands.
