Andrew Wingard

Career StatsC+

Year	Team	GP	INT	PD	Tkl
Career		102	6	21	346
2025		16	1	9	84
2024		8	0	3	15
2023		17

Current Contract

Contract Value Index (CVI)

Earning a C+ Contract Value Index, Andrew Wingard's 1-year pact reflects how Arizona valued the position market for a veteran depth safety entering his eighth professional season. The $3M annual salary is appropriately modest for a complementary player, and Wingard's C+ performance grade—supported by his 2025 season production of 84 tackles and 1 INT across 16 games—confirms he operates as a reliable tackler without elite playmaking upside. At $3M AAV, he sits squarely in the role-player range for safeties, a market segment that rewards consistency and special-teams availability rather than coverage dominance or pass-rush impact. At 29 years old with seven seasons of NFL experience, Wingard arrives in Arizona as a steady veteran asset rather than a developmental prospect, and the warm media narrative around his Jacksonville departure underscores genuine respect within league circles for his professionalism and leadership value. The Cardinals' recent secondary moves—including Isaiah Oliver's signing—indicate Arizona is building a complementary secondary architecture around proven veterans rather than banking on Wingard as a transformational force, which keeps expectations grounded and the contract structure sensible for a team in transition. This single-year deal carries minimal long-term cap commitment, affording the Cardinals flexibility heading into the regular season while securing a trustworthy depth piece with proven special-teams reliability.

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 Wingard is a seven-year safety veteran with 102 career games for the Arizona Cardinals. The 29-year-old has settled into a depth-and-rotation role after mixed results across his tenure. His current C+ grade reflects a player hovering near the NFL middle tier in overall impact. Wingard's calling card remains his run-support instincts, posting 5.25 tackles per game—well above the 3.41 NFL average and nearing elite thresholds of 7.78. His pass-defense activity is also solid at 0.56 passes defensed per game, exceeding the 0.29 benchmark. The critical weakness is ball security: his 0.06 interceptions per game falls significantly short of the 0.12 average, suggesting limited playmaking in critical moments. This gap between strong tackling and weak turnover production defines his floor as a role player rather than a difference-maker. Wingard's trajectory has declined modestly over three seasons, dropping from a respectable D+ in 2024 to a C+ this year after a D- in 2023. The improvement is notable but incremental. For 2026, Wingard faces pressure to sustain his current tackle production while generating more turnovers; without interception growth, he'll remain a depth option in most defensive schemes rather than command starting snaps consistently.

How Andrew Compares at the Position

Andrew Wingard ranks 59th of 196 graded safeties by performance. That slots Andrew between Jabrill Peppers (B-) just ahead and Jaylinn Hawkins (C+) just behind.

Fan Sentiment

Cardinals add depth at safety with a modest, low-risk signing. Multiple outlets covered the move, suggesting it's routine roster building rather than blockbuster news. Wingard's departure from Jacksonville without re-signing raises questions about his on-field value. Fans view this as a solid backup option but no immediate starter. Arizona likely using him as insurance depth while evaluating their safety room.