Anthony Goodlow

Career StatsC

Year	Team	GP	Sacks	Tkl	TFL
Career		3	—	3	1
2025		3	0.0	3	1
2024		2	1.0	4	0

Updated Jun 6, 2026

Current Contract

Contract Value Index (CVI)

Anthony Goodlow's Contract Value Index lands at B-, putting the deal in a defined slice of comparable signings. At $1.005M annually on a reserve/futures contract, this is a minimal salary commitment for a depth defensive lineman, and the valuation reflects exactly what it should: a low-risk, low-cost organizational bet on a second-year player with minimal leverage and limited track record. His 2025 season production of 3 tackles across 3 games underscores why the Steelers structured this as a futures deal rather than a full-roster commitment—there's developmental promise on tape worth monitoring, but no on-field evidence yet that justifies a traditional contract. At 25 and undrafted, Goodlow sits in that crowded tier of journeyman depth pieces where teams are essentially paying league-minimum rates to retain evaluation flexibility through training camp and preseason; the CVI reflects appropriate pricing for a player operating at the margins with a C performance grade and a D sentiment profile that aligns with his "camp body" classification in beat coverage. The Steelers' recent roster churn—releasing multiple veterans while cycling through low-cost defensive line and receiving corps signings—frames Goodlow as part of a broader strategy of filling 90-man roster spots with flyers rather than a targeted priority addition. Unless he delivers a standout preseason, his path to meaningful snaps remains a long shot, and this contract carries zero dead-cap risk if Pittsburgh moves on before the regular season opener in 91 days.

Contracts in the Same Value Band

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

Performance Analysis

Anthony Goodlow, a rookie defensive end for the Pittsburgh Steelers, is still in the early developmental phase after appearing in just three games this season. His C-grade performance reflects limited film and opportunity, making it premature to draw definitive conclusions about his NFL trajectory. Early returns suggest a prospect who needs significant reps and refinement before assuming a consistent defensive role. Goodlow's tackle-for-loss production stands at 0.33 per game, actually exceeding the NFL average of 0.27, which is an encouraging sign for a first-year edge rusher still learning gap assignments and read progression. However, his quarterback hit rate of 0.33 per game trails the league average of 0.43 meaningfully, indicating he's not yet translating his pursuit efforts into consistent pressure at the pocket. The gap between his TFL efficiency and pass-rush consistency suggests Goodlow is more effective in run defense than closing out on the quarterback—a common developmental pattern for raw rookies. The trajectory has ticked downward slightly, dropping from a C in 2024 to a C- in 2025, though the minuscule sample size demands caution in overinterpreting monthly fluctuations. Goodlow's ceiling depends on whether he can accelerate his pad level, leverage, and first-step explosion over the next offseason. Watch his snap count distribution and pass-rush win rate next season; meaningful development in those areas would signal legitimate long-term potential within the Steelers' defensive line rotation.

How Anthony Compares at the Position

Anthony Goodlow ranks 76th of 147 graded defensive ends by performance. That slots Anthony between Tyree Wilson (C) just ahead and Zach Harrison (C-) just behind.

Fan Sentiment

Steelers add a depth piece with minimal downside in this camp body signing. Headlines emphasize Goodlow's journeyman status across three NFL teams in three seasons. His repeated releases suggest he hasn't stuck anywhere, signaling limited roster impact potential. Fans view this as typical low-risk roster churn during offseason roster construction. Goodlow faces an uphill battle making Pittsburgh's final roster without standout camp performance.