Andrew Billings

Career StatsC

Year	Team	GP	Sacks	Tkl	TFL
Career		109	6.5	191	35
2025		17	1.0	31	6.5
2024		8	1.0	13	2
2023		17

Current Contract

Contract Value Index (CVI)

Arizona got a C Contract Value Index out of the Andrew Billings signing because the guaranteed money matches the production tier. Billings posted 31 tackles and 1 sack across 17 games in the 2025 season, a modest output befitting a rotational interior defender at age 31 with eight seasons of NFL experience behind him. At $2.4M AAV on a one-year deal, he sits squarely in the depth-piece market — reasonable cost for a veteran who can eat snaps and provide insurance against injuries, but not a bargain and not an overpay. The Cardinals have assembled this signing as part of their methodical roster reconstruction, pairing Billings with recent linebacker and safety additions, signaling they're addressing positional needs without major capital commitments. Media consensus framed him as a sensible complementary move rather than a defensive anchor, and fan reception reflected pragmatism rather than excitement — a low-risk veteran rotational rusher who could earn expanded opportunities if the defensive line depth is tested early. At this salary and stage of his career, Billings delivers what he costs: reliable depth production on a short-term commitment that doesn't burden the cap or demand long-term investment.

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 Andrew's contract sits relative to comparable money.

Performance Analysis

Andrew Billings delivers production that earns a C performance grade against DT comps. The 31-year-old established veteran logged 31 tackles and 1 sack across 17 games in the 2025 season, marking a depth-piece contribution rather than a high-impact interior presence—his tackle count signals a rotational role with limited splash plays on the stat sheet. His sack total underscores a key weakness: he is not a consistent interior rusher and does not generate consistent pressure up the middle, which limits his value on obvious passing downs. On the durability front, Billings' 17-game appearance demonstrates availability and reliability at age 31, a meaningful asset for a veteran rotational defender in a rebuild-phase roster like Arizona's. The media framing of his Arizona signing as a "sensible depth addition" and "complementary move" aligns squarely with his current role—a veteran insurance policy providing interior line experience without demanding heavy snaps or generating playoff-caliber production. With the Cardinals sitting at 3-14 and eight seasons into his career, Billings projects as a depth rotator who could absorb snaps if injuries strike the defensive trenches, but his C-grade production reflects the realistic ceiling: a reliable backup, not a starter or edge piece in Arizona's long-term construction.

How Andrew Compares at the Position

Andrew Billings ranks 102nd of 216 graded defensive tackles by performance. That slots Andrew between Neville Gallimore (C) just ahead and Zeek Biggers (C) just behind.

Fan Sentiment

The Andrew Billings signing to Arizona earned a solid B+ grade from media and fans, reflecting the pragmatic nature of this depth addition to the Cardinals' defensive front. Most coverage bundled Billings with other signings rather than treating him as a standalone story, suggesting the move was viewed as competent roster management rather than an exciting upgrade. Media outlets praised his legitimate NFL experience from productive stints in Cleveland and Chicago, positioning him as a veteran insurance policy who brings rotational value to Arizona's interior defensive line. Fan reaction centered on this being a sensible, low-risk move that addresses depth concerns without generating significant buzz or expectations. The consensus portrays Billings as a reliable rotational piece who could step into meaningful snaps if injuries hit the defensive trenches early in the season. While the signing lacks marquee appeal, the B+ grade reflects appreciation for Arizona's methodical approach to building defensive line depth with an experienced, proven contributor.