Aidan LaRos

Current Contract

Contract Value Index (CVI)

Salary-cap math on Aidan LaRos's contract works out to a C Contract Value Index given the dead-cap exposure and term. At $1.035M AAV across three years, this is a low-cost specialist deal typical of undrafted free agent punter signings—the position carries minimal guaranteed money and cap consequence, which naturally limits downside risk but also reflects his unproven NFL pedigree. LaRos arrives as a rookie with Kentucky college experience and CFL Global Draft interest, meaning he enters camp as a depth prospect rather than a roster lock; punters are fungible, and his value hinges entirely on demonstrating he can handle NFL distance, weather, and hold timing during the preseason stretch ahead. The C grade acknowledges that while this contract carries no cap burden—a plus for Tampa Bay's overall flexibility—his lack of NFL track record and the fungible nature of the position mean there's no upside value to extract here either. Aligned with Tampa Bay's recent offseason focus on linebacker, offensive line, defensive line, and cornerback depth, LaRos slots into the broader infrastructure build rather than addressing a premium need, underscoring his role as a routine practice-squad contributor competing for eventual special-teams snaps. Unless he demonstrates unexpected consistency during camp as the Buccaneers inch toward September, he remains exactly what the media narrative confirms: a minor depth story with no cap leverage and no immediate path to playing time.

Contracts in the Same Value Band

Other same-position deals the Contract Value Index also places in the C band — a quick read on where Aidan's contract sits relative to comparable money.

Performance AnalysisNot Tracked

Performance grades for Ps are not available. ESPN does not track individual statistics for offensive linemen, punters, long snappers, or fullbacks. This player will remain ungraded unless they change positions.

Fan Sentiment

Coverage volume around Aidan LaRos produces a C sentiment grade in the current window. Media narrative frames him as exactly what he is — a post-draft undrafted free agent punter with Kentucky pedigree and some CFL interest, but limited NFL track record to inspire confidence. The storyline centers on typical roster-building depth work rather than excitement; punter is a fungible position, and LaRos must prove he can handle NFL workload and conditions during camp to solidify a roster or practice squad spot. Tampa Bay's recent signing spree across linebacker, offensive line, tight end, and defensive line suggests the organization is focused on depth across higher-priority positions, which contextualizes LaRos as part of a broad offseason infrastructure play rather than a centerpiece. Fans view this signing with indifference — neither optimistic nor skeptical, just the standard churn of preseason roster management. The narrative won't shift materially unless LaRos demonstrates unexpected consistency or reliability in camp; until then, he remains a minor depth story as the Buccaneers inch toward regular season play in September.