
#31 S · Philadelphia Eagles
1 transaction this offseason
Height
5'10"
Weight
194 lbs
Age
27
College
LSU
Draft
Undrafted
Experience
1 yr
S Rank
#141 / 196
Grade Andre' Sam
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On the field, Andre' Sam grades out as a shaky S for Philadelphia Eagles (D+ Performance). That places him 141st of 196 graded safeties. Against that production, his deal reads as fairly priced on the Contract Value Index (C-) — the team is paying below what the play would command. The public read is mixed (C- Sentiment), drawn from current news and social signal rather than the box score. As a pro, expect these grades to move quickly as a real sample builds.
| Year | Team | GP | INT | PD | Tkl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career | ![]() | 4 | — | — | 2 |
| 2025 | ![]() | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2024 | ![]() | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Updated May 25, 2026
Length
2 years
Total Value
$2.1M
AAV
$1.1M/yr
Among S contracts at this AAV tier, Andre' Sam earns a C- Contract Value Index. At $1.06M AAV over two years, this is a minimal-risk reserve deal that appropriately reflects his production: the 2025 season saw him appear in three games with one tackle, which is precisely the kind of depth-piece workload you'd expect from a futures contract elevation. Safeties at this salary range typically occupy practice squad or reserve roles, and Sam's compensation sits comfortably in that replacement-level band—the Eagles aren't betting franchise resources here, which is exactly the point. As a 27-year-old in his second professional season, Sam is past the typical developmental window but still capable of competing for a late-roster spot if he impresses in training camp; his Super Bowl pedigree and LSU background offer organizational familiarity, but they don't alter his current standing as a fringe contributor. The C- grade reflects a sensible, low-cost futures gamble by Philadelphia—the kind of deal that carries no cap burden if he doesn't make the final roster, yet provides upside if he outperforms expectations in a competitive secondary. With only two years of obligation and a minimal salary footprint, this contract poses zero financial risk to the Eagles' offseason flexibility or long-term cap outlook.
Other same-position deals the Contract Value Index also places in the C band — a quick read on where Andre''s contract sits relative to comparable money.
Andre' Sam's tape and counting stats together earn a D+ performance grade. The 27-year-old safety logged minimal production in the 2025 season, recording just 1 tackle across 3 games, which places him firmly in the reserve-depth tier rather than competing for meaningful snaps. His limited tackling output represents the core weakness here—even accounting for reduced playing time, the counting stats fail to demonstrate an impact on Philadelphia's secondary. Sam's role is decidedly that of a depth piece and practice squad candidate; his appearance in only three games underscores his status as a fringe roster competitor rather than a contributor expected to earn regular snaps. As a second-year player competing on a reserve/future deal, Sam is being evaluated as a developmental project with modest Super Bowl pedigree from his time at LSU, but the expectation-setting from the organization is clear: he's auditioning for a late training camp spot in 2026 with no guarantee of roster placement. His path forward depends entirely on whether he can stand out against other reserve safeties during the offseason and training camp grind—right now, the tape and stats suggest that's an uphill climb.
Andre' Sam ranks 141st of 196 graded safeties by performance. That slots Andre' between Cam'ron Silmon-craig (D+) just ahead and Nazeeh Johnson (D+) just behind.
Graded higher
Cam'ron Silmon-craigJacksonville JaguarsD+Marques SigleSan Francisco 49ersD+D’Anthony BellCarolina PanthersD+Graded lower
Nazeeh JohnsonKansas City ChiefsTypical practice squad depth move with minimal long-term implications. Multiple elevations suggest Eagles cycling through safety options during injury situations. Reserve/Future deal indicates organizational hedge rather than meaningful roster investment. Fans view this as standard roster management, neither exciting nor concerning. Sam likely remains depth unless injuries create extended playing opportunities.
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2025
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2024
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