Ali Gaye

Career StatsD

Year	Team	GP	Tkl	Sacks	INT
Career		18	9	1.0	—
2025		3	1	0.0	0
2024		15	8	1.0	0
2023		3

Current Contract

Contract Value Index (CVI)

The Titans secured excellent value by locking up Ali Gaye at just $1.0M AAV over two years, earning a B+ CVI that reflects smart roster building in the salary cap era. While Gaye profiles as a depth piece rather than an impact starter, getting reliable linebacker depth at this price point represents the kind of shrewd move that championship teams make consistently. The two-year structure provides Tennessee with cost certainty and flexibility, allowing them to evaluate Gaye's development without significant financial commitment while maintaining the option to extend him if he exceeds expectations. At $1.0M annually, this deal carries virtually zero downside risk — even if Gaye remains strictly a special teams contributor and rotational player, the Titans aren't hamstringing their cap space or blocking pathways for younger talent. This contract exemplifies how teams should approach depth signings: identify players with upside potential, secure them at below-market rates, and create win-win scenarios where modest investment can yield disproportionate returns if the player develops into a more prominent role.

Performance Analysis

Ali Gaye grades as a rotational player among NFL linebackers — a below-average player at the position. His strongest area is tackling at 0.33 (below the NFL average of 3.80), ranking as among the lowest in the league for the position.