Ryan Shazier, who was the 15th overall pick in 2014, believes the next collective bargaining agreement should allow for more wiggle room on rookie contracts.

"At the end of the day, if you're playing at that level, you should be able to get that opportunity," Shazier said. "At the end of the day, that's between you and the team. If the team wants to do that, it's great. ... If you play at that level, you should be able to re-up whenever you want to."

First-round picks sign deals that have a monetary value determined by a slotting system, which was established with the league's last CBA agreement. Those contracts also include fifth-year team options for the top picks, which can limit young stars from cashing in until later.

Mike Tomlin claims he's indifferent to the minicamp absence of Le'Veon Bell, who hasn't signed his franchise tag and thus isn't under contract.

"I really am," Tomlin said. "It's a waste of my time to focus on the guys that are not available to me, whether injury or otherwise. I tend to focus on the guys who are here and working. I think that's appropriate when you're in my position."

Under the franchise tag, Bell can't participate in offseason work with the Pittsburgh Steelers unless he signs a waiver.

Bell's franchise tag is $12.1 million, but both sides are working toward a long-term extension and have until July 15 to complete one.