What happened: Tight end Eli Raridon, who signed a four-year, $6.748 million contract that includes $1.368 million fully guaranteed, says he has no plans to upgrade his ride. The third-round pick out of Notre Dame told reporters he intends to keep his 2018 Nissan Altima "until the wheels fall off."
Why it matters: It is the kind of low-key detail that tends to endear a rookie to a locker room and a fan base, signaling a head-down approach as he competes for a role. For a mid-round pick, the modest guarantee also reflects where Raridon sits in the pecking order — security earned through play, not status assumed on arrival.
By the numbers: Contract: four years, $6.748 million total with $1.368 million fully guaranteed. Draft: third-round selection out of Notre Dame.
What to watch: Watch whether Raridon can carve out snaps in the tight end rotation through the offseason program and into training camp.