Caleb Murphy

Career StatsF

Year	Team	GP	Tkl	Sacks	INT
Career		19	19	0.5	—
2025		11	14	0.5	0
2024		5	3	0.0	0
2023		3

Current Contract

Contract Value Index (CVI)

The Giants secured solid depth at a bargain price, landing Murphy on what amounts to a steal at just $1.1M for the 2024 season with a B CVI grade. While Murphy profiles as a depth piece rather than a starter, his production relative to this minimal financial commitment represents excellent value in today's inflated linebacker market where even backup-caliber players routinely command $3-4M annually. The one-year structure is perfect for both sides — it gives Murphy a chance to prove he deserves a larger role while allowing New York to evaluate his fit without long-term risk. At this price point, the Giants essentially acquired a lottery ticket on a player who could outperform his current depth designation, and even if Murphy remains a special teams contributor and spot starter, the deal pays for itself. This is exactly the type of low-cost, high-upside signing that allows teams to allocate resources elsewhere while maintaining quality roster depth at a premium position.

Performance Analysis

Caleb Murphy earns an F for the Giants at linebacker, a fringe player who has not earned significant playing time on defense. Murphy has been used almost exclusively on special teams, and his limited defensive reps have not been encouraging. His pass-rush ability is undeveloped, and he has not shown the instincts to be a productive NFL defender. The Giants have been cycling through defensive options, and Murphy has not stood out in any positive way. He is a practice-squad caliber player who is on the roster bubble every week.