Does severance delay my unemployment claim? after 17 years as a janitorial supervisor

I was offered severance of 17 weeks after being let go as a janitorial supervisor and I am unsure how it affects benefits. It has been a long 10 weeks. The agreement mentions a release and a payment schedule. How did your state treat it?

Before signing, I asked a friend who is a lawyer to look at the agreement. It was a short conversation and worth it.