Beanie Bishop Jr.

Career StatsC+

Year	Team	GP	INT	PD	Tkl
Career		17	4	7	45
2025		2	0	2	7
2024		17	4	7	45

Updated May 23, 2026

Current Contract

Contract Value Index (CVI)

Beanie Bishop Jr.'s value math nets a B+ Contract Value Index — placing the deal in a clear band relative to the league median at CB. The grade reflects a cornerback on a $1.005M AAV, one-year deal that aligns cleanly with his replacement-level production and minimal financial footprint; at that price point, the Saints have absorbed virtually zero risk even as his on-field contributions have been marginal. Through the 2025 season, Bishop logged 7 tackles across 2 games before his three-game suspension to open 2026 — a disciplinary blow that has compounded an already precarious roster standing and left him with four interceptions and seven passes defended across his two-year career. For a second-year player at 26 years old, this contract essentially functions as a prove-it deal, offering him a final audition on a one-year runway with no guaranteed security and no leverage; the Saints are free to move on if depth options emerge during his absence or perform better upon his return. The recent roster churn documented in New Orleans' offseason activity suggests organizational fluidity at multiple positions, positioning Bishop as interchangeable depth rather than a cornerstone piece — a reflection that the CVI grade captures through its below-market valuation at his position. Unless Bishop produces at an elite level immediately after serving his suspension, the toxic narrative surrounding his arrival will persist, and his minimum-level deal offers no buffer against roster pressure for a fringe contributor fighting for relevance.

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 Beanie's contract sits relative to comparable money.

Performance Analysis

Beanie Bishop Jr. is a second-year cornerback with the New Orleans Saints still searching for consistency in a developing defensive back role. Selected in the mid-rounds, Bishop has logged 17 career games and shown flashes of coverage instinct without establishing himself as a reliable starter. His trajectory dipped from a C+ season in 2024 to a C grade in 2025, signaling regression during a critical developmental window. Bishop's elite interception rate of 0.24 per game substantially outpaces the NFL average of 0.10, ranking among the league's top playmakers at the position. However, his pass deflection rate of 0.41 per game sits only marginally above the 0.33 league average—a concerning gap for a young corner still proving his technique. His 2.65 tackles per game aligns with positional norms but falls well short of elite impact makers operating at 5.20 per game, suggesting he's not consistently making plays in space or run support. The 26-year-old's limited sample size and recent downward trend demand urgent improvements in assignment discipline and coverage consistency. While his ball-hawking instincts remain a plus, Bishop must sustain those interceptions while elevating his coverage and tackling efficiency to become a full-time contributor. His ceiling remains respectable, but the 2025 decline suggests another strong season is necessary to project as more than a depth piece long-term.

How Beanie Compares at the Position

Beanie Bishop Jr. ranks 100th of 271 graded cornerbacks by performance. That slots Beanie between Avonte Maddox (C+) just ahead and Cobie Durant (C+) just behind.

Current Sentiment

Fan reaction and beat coverage cluster around a F sentiment grade for Beanie Bishop Jr. The overwhelming narrative centers on his three-game suspension to open the 2026 season—a disciplinary blow that has completely overshadowed any positive momentum from his offseason arrival and effectively poisoned perceptions before he's played a down for New Orleans. Bishop's limited career résumé—four interceptions and seven passes defended over two seasons, with just 7 tackles across 2 games in the 2025 season—leaves him with virtually no accumulated goodwill to absorb the reputational damage, positioning him as a replacement-level cornerback fighting for roster relevance rather than an ascending contributor. The Saints' recent roster churn, including the release and re-signing cycle that preceded the suspension announcement, has amplified organizational uncertainty about his role and value, feeding speculation that New Orleans views him as interchangeable depth rather than a building block. Unless Bishop returns from suspension and produces at an immediate, elite level, the toxic narrative will persist—and for a fringe player on a minimum-level deal, that's a career-threatening position heading into what amounts to a prove-it year.