Caden Fordham
LB · Tampa Bay Buccaneers
1 transaction this offseason
Height
6'1"
Weight
232 lbs
Draft
—
Experience
0 yrs
C
D+
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The Verdict on Caden, in One Read
On the books, the Contract Value Index reads C, fairly priced. The public read is negative (D+ Sentiment), drawn from current news and social signal rather than the box score. As a prospect, expect these grades to move quickly as a real sample builds.
Current Contract
Length
3 years
Total Value
$3.1M
Guaranteed
$2K
AAV
$1.0M/yr
Guaranteed %0%
Contract Value Index (CVI)
C
Fair Value
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This signing grades out as a slight overpay for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers — the team is getting approximately what they're paying for in on-field production. Caden's on-field performance ranks in the bottom quartile among NFL LBs, grading him as an unproven at the position. His $1.0M average annual value ranks as bargain money for the LB market. The production lines up closely with the price tag — unproven production at bargain money, which is essentially paying fair market value. Caden is squarely in his prime, which adds to the deal's upside — the team should get multiple productive seasons out of this contract. The 3-year, $3.1M contract with $2K guaranteed (0%) represents a moderate investment with room to exit if needed.
Contracts in the Same Value Band
Other same-position deals the Contract Value Index also places in the C band — a quick read on where Caden's contract sits relative to comparable money.
Performance AnalysisPre-Debut
Caden Fordham has not appeared in an NFL regular season game.
Fan Sentiment
D+
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Tampa Bay adds depth at linebacker with a low-risk roster move. Limited media coverage suggests this is a quiet, unremarkable signing. Fordham appears to be a camp body or practice squad contributor at best. Fans show minimal reaction, indicating modest expectations for immediate impact. Buccaneers likely view this as a training camp evaluation rather than a core solution.
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About this player
Caden Fordham is a player on a rookie-scale contract listed at LB for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. FanVerdicts covers every NFL player, team, GM, and transaction — and puts your verdict on all of it. Sign in to cast your Fan Verdict on Caden Fordham, see where the crowd lands, and argue the call. FanVerdicts also brings its own read — performance, sentiment, and Contract Value Index — as one honest input alongside the crowd's. Where FanVerdicts has weighed in so far: Contract Value Index C, Sentiment D+.
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