Austin Corbett

Current Contract

Contract Value Index (CVI)

Austin Corbett's $0.8M deal with the Buffalo Bills earns a C CVI grade — a fair-value signing that reflects both the center's unproven track record and the minimal financial commitment required. At less than a million per year, Buffalo is essentially taking a low-cost flyer on a player who hasn't established himself as more than a replacement-level option, making this the type of risk-reward proposition that works for both sides. The contract structure heavily favors the Bills, as they can evaluate Corbett's fit in their system without significant salary cap exposure while he competes for snaps behind Mitch Morse. Given his inconsistent performance history across multiple stops, this represents appropriate market value for a depth piece who could potentially develop into a serviceable backup. The Bills get organizational depth at center without breaking the bank, while Corbett gets another opportunity to prove he belongs in the league — a textbook C-grade transaction that neither moves the needle significantly nor represents poor asset allocation.

Performance Analysis

Austin Corbett pulls an F for the Panthers at center, a devastating grade for a veteran lineman who has been hampered by injuries and declining play. Corbett was once a competent NFL starter, but his time in Carolina has been a disaster. He has been unable to anchor against interior pressure and his shotgun snaps have been inconsistent. The Panthers offensive line has been one of the worst in football, and Corbett has been at the center of that dysfunction — literally and figuratively. Carolina needs a complete overhaul up front, and Corbett is part of the problem rather than the solution.

Fan Sentiment

A smart depth addition, but Corbett's injury history limits his upside as a starter. Multiple outlets frame this as an offensive line depth move alongside Cushenberry. The key signal is Buffalo's pattern of recycling former Panthers players under McDermott's network. Fans are curious whether Corbett displaces a young interior lineman competing for a starting role. Expect Corbett to provide veteran insurance but likely settle into a rotational backup role.