The Detroit Lions have signed second-round pick Tate Ratledge to his rookie contract. Ratledge's rookie contract is estimated to be a four-year deal worth a total of $7,652,736 according to Spotrac. He was the first of two offensive linemen the Lions drafted in 2025, with Miles Frazier being the other selection in 2025.

Tate Ratledge spent most of rookie minicamp practicing at center, but is expected to compete for a starting job at guard this fall.

Former Georgia Bulldogs star offensive lineman Tate Ratledge officially signed his rookie contract this week, according to NFL insider Jordan Schultz. This is great news considering many second round picks have been holding out for gauranteed deals ahead of NFL training camp.