
DB · New Orleans Saints
1 transaction this offseason
Height
5'9"
Weight
182 lbs
Age
26
Draft
Undrafted
Experience
2 yrs
DB Rank
#6 / 20
Grade this player:
| Year | Team | GP | INT | PD | Tkl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career | 17 | 4 | 7 | 45 | |
| 2025 | ![]() | 2 | 0 | 2 | 7 |
| 2024 | ![]() | 17 | 4 | 7 | 45 |
Updated Mar 20, 2026
Length
1 year
Total Value
$1.7M
Guaranteed
$250K
AAV
$1.7M/yr
This Beanie Bishop Jr. signing earns a solid B- CVI as a smart, low-risk gamble on defensive depth. At just $1.7M AAV with minimal guaranteed money, the Saints are getting rotational DB production at essentially backup wages — a textbook value play in today's inflated market. Bishop's 26-year-old profile suggests he's entering his prime window, making this the ideal time to bet on untapped upside without breaking the bank. The contract structure is pure Saints savvy: zero long-term commitment with only $300K guaranteed, meaning they can cut bait immediately if he doesn't pan out. New Orleans desperately needed secondary depth after last season's injuries, and landing a rotational-caliber player for backup money gives them exactly the kind of roster flexibility that championship teams require. This isn't a headline-grabbing move, but it's the type of shrewd roster building that separates smart front offices from the pack.
Beanie Bishop Jr. earns a D+ for the Saints as a defensive back, a young player who has shown some promise in the nickel corner role. Bishop has the quickness to mirror slot receivers and has been physical at the line of scrimmage, which are positive signs for his development. However, he has been beaten on sharp route breaks and has given up too many first downs in critical situations. New Orleans is developing their young defensive backs, and Bishop is part of that project. He has enough talent to stick around, but the consistency needs to come along before he earns a full-time starting role.
Bishop Jr. is a developmental depth signing with limited upside at this stage. Minimal media coverage across five headlines signals low-profile roster filler. His college production showed flashes, but NFL translation remains unproven. Saints fans see this as a camp body move with little immediate impact. Bishop will likely compete for a practice squad spot rather than a meaningful roster role.
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Recent seasons are weighted more heavily in the overall performance grade.
C
2025
(50% weight)
C
2024
(30% weight)