Brady Christensen

Current Contract

Contract Value Index (CVI)

Carolina's one-year, $2.8M guaranteed deal with Brady Christensen earns a D CVI, representing a slight overpay for an unproven guard with limited track record. While $2.8M AAV sits in the lower tier of starting guard salaries, Christensen's production profile doesn't justify even this modest investment given his inconsistent play and lack of proven reliability at the position. The fully guaranteed structure compounds the risk, offering Carolina no financial flexibility if Christensen fails to develop into a dependable starter this season. At 25, he's theoretically entering his prime years, but his developmental trajectory suggests he's more likely a replacement-level player than someone who will grow into this contract. This deal reflects the Panthers' limited options at guard rather than a shrewd value play, essentially paying starter money for a player who has yet to prove he belongs in that tier consistently.

Performance Analysis

Brady Christensen pulls an F for the Panthers at guard, a once-promising lineman who has regressed significantly since entering the league. Christensen was a versatile lineman who could play multiple positions, but his performance at guard has been well below starter-level expectations. He has been consistently beaten in pass protection and has not shown the physicality to sustain blocks in the run game. Carolina's offensive line has been one of the worst in football, and Christensen has been a contributing factor. The Panthers need to rebuild their entire front, and Christensen does not appear to be part of the solution.