Cam Jones

Cam Jones

#43 LB · New York Giants

1 transaction this offseason

Height

6'2"

Weight

227 lbs

Age

26

College

Indiana

Draft

Undrafted

Experience

3 yrs

LB Rank

#311 / 315

B
CVI
C-
Sentiment
F
Performance
Fan Verdict

Fan Verdict

Grade this player:

Career StatsF

YearTeamGPTklSacksINT
Career4441
20251050.00
202417190.00
202317170.00

Updated Jan 1, 1970

Current Contract

Length

3 years

Total Value

$2.7M

Guaranteed

$150K

AAV

$903K/yr

Guaranteed %6%

Contract Value Index (CVI)

B
Good Value
OverpayFair ValueGreat Value

This signing grades out as a reasonable signing for the New York Giants — the team is getting significantly more on-field production than what they're paying for. Cam's on-field performance ranks in the bottom third among NFL LBs, grading him as a depth piece at the position. His $903K average annual value ranks as bargain money for the LB market. The production-to-cost ratio is favorable — depth piece output at a bargain price point represents solid asset management. Cam 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, $2.7M contract with $150K guaranteed (6%) represents a moderate investment with room to exit if needed.

Performance Analysis

F
#311 of 315 LBs
FCA+

Cam Jones grades as an unproven among NFL linebackers — one of the lower-graded player at the position. His strongest area is tackling at 0.50 (below the NFL average of 3.80), ranking as among the lowest in the league for the position.

Performance vs. NFL Position Average

Tackles/Game0.50
Well BelowNFL Avg: 3.80 · Elite: 7.69
Durability97%
Ironman44 career games played
Legend:EliteAbove AvgAverageBelow AvgNFL Avg

Season Grades

Recent seasons are weighted more heavily in the overall performance grade.

F

2025

(50% weight)

F

2024

(30% weight)

F

2023

(20% weight)

Fan Sentiment

C-
Mixed
NegativeNeutralPositive

Giants add depth linebacker in modest free agency move. Multiple outlets reported the signing; reuniting Jones with former IU teammate McFadden signals familiarity. Jones joins from Chiefs practice squad, indicating rotational contributor rather than starter. Fans note the move as solid depth insurance without transformational impact. Giants hope competition elevates linebacker room ahead of training camp.

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