Calvin Anderson

Current Contract

Contract Value Index (CVI)

Calvin Anderson's $0.8M AAV deal with Pittsburgh earns an F CVI grade, representing a significant overpay even at the league minimum level for an offensive tackle who struggles to provide replacement-level production. While the Steelers are operating in cost-effective territory salary-wise, Anderson's on-field performance has consistently fallen short of what you'd expect from even a backup offensive lineman, making this more of a roster spot allocation issue than a financial burden. The low financial commitment does provide Pittsburgh with easy roster flexibility, as they can move on without meaningful dead money implications if Anderson fails to improve or if they find better options. However, the fundamental problem remains that the Steelers are dedicating a roster spot and practice reps to a player whose skill set doesn't justify even minimal investment when superior alternatives likely exist in free agency or could be developed through the draft. This F-grade CVI reflects the reality that sometimes even "cheap" can be too expensive when the production simply isn't there to support an NFL roster spot.

Performance AnalysisNot Tracked

Performance grades for OTs are not available. ESPN does not track individual statistics for offensive linemen, punters, long snappers, or fullbacks. This player will remain ungraded unless they change positions.

Fan Sentiment

A sensible but unremarkable salary cap housekeeping move for Pittsburgh. Five headlines confirm this was a straightforward pre-free-agency roster trim. Anderson was a backup tackle with limited impact, making him an easy first cut. Fans see this as routine offseason business with minimal emotional investment. The Steelers must now address offensive tackle depth through free agency or the draft.