The wait for Cleveland Browns running back Quinshon Judkins signing his rookie contract is reportedly over.
According to NFL Network's Tom Pelissero, Judkins is going to sign his fully guaranteed rookie contract on Saturday. Pelissero adds that the Browns will get a temporary roster exemption for the rookie running back.
According to Over the Cap, Judkins' four-year rookie deal will total $11.4 million. Because he was a second-round pick, Judkins does not have a fifth-year option on his rookie contract.
The reason it took so long to sign Judkins was due to the fact that he had a legal issue during the offseason.
The Ohio State product was arrested on a misdemeanor domestic violence charge on July 12, but prosecutors ultimately decided to drop the charge last month, clearing the way for Judkins to join the team.
"This incident was not captured on any video surveillance," a statement from the prosecutor said. "There are no independent witnesses to the incident. Although the victim had photos showing injuries sustained, there were also videos in that same time frame where no injuries were observed to the victim. Additionally, the victim's injuries depicted in the photos could be explained by either account of the incident.
Whether or not Judkins faces a suspension remains to be seen, though. While he has been cleared of the charge, the league is investigating the matter and could discipline the rookie, Pelissero adds.
After having missed all of training camp and the preseason, Judkins is going to need time to ramp up, so it's highly unlikely we'll see him in Week 1. Instead, the Browns will go with a rotation of veteran Jerome Ford and rookie Dylan Sampson.
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