Carter Bradley

Current Contract

Contract Value Index (CVI)

Jacksonville Jaguars got a C Contract Value Index out of the Carter Bradley signing because the guaranteed money matches the production tier. At $1.005M AAV on a practice squad deal, Bradley's contract is appropriately scaled for a second-year player with minimal NFL exposure—his 2025 season consisted of just 3 games of action, a résumé that offers no cushion for optimism. The salary reflects what he is: organizational filler, not a developmental prospect being groomed for future relevance. At 26 years old and two seasons into his career, Bradley sits squarely in the "prove-it" window where tangible on-field results matter far more than pedigree, yet the dominant narrative around this signing centers on his connection to former Jaguars head coach Gus Bradley rather than any genuine evaluation of his quarterback skills—a disconnect that undercuts any argument for upside. Jacksonville's simultaneous addition of other roster depth and recent cuts (OL Sal Wormley) signal a front office focused on competitive depth, not developmental projects at the position, which further relegates Bradley to low-risk practice squad status. The Contract Value Index reflects fair market value for a backup arm with limited proven production, but nothing in the data suggests the organization is betting on him to become more than a placeholder.

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 Carter's contract sits relative to comparable money.

Performance Analysis

Carter Bradley sits firmly in replacement-level territory among NFL quarterbacks, a D+ performance grade that reflects both the limitations of his current role and the scarcity of meaningful on-field evidence after just three games of exposure. With a sample size that small, there is no standout statistical strength to point to — the data simply does not exist yet to make that case, and inflating his profile based on practice squad reps would be dishonest analysis. What the data does confirm is the core weakness: Bradley is a developmental arm on Jacksonville's practice squad, which is the most transparent signal a roster can send about where a player stands in the depth chart hierarchy. At 26, in his second NFL season and undrafted, the clock on "upside" narratives is not stopped — it is ticking. The mediaFraming here is honest and worth taking seriously: the intrigue surrounding Bradley leans heavily on his coaching bloodline as Gus Bradley's son and his South Alabama pedigree rather than anything he has done between the hash marks at this level. The Jaguars are a 13-4 team sitting at the No. 3 seed in the AFC, and recent roster activity — including the signing of QB Joey Aguilar — suggests the front office is actively managing depth at the position rather than clearing a path for Bradley. The most realistic projection here is a long-shot backup role somewhere down the line, but right now he is practice squad depth and should be evaluated as exactly that.

How Carter Compares at the Position

Carter Bradley ranks 82nd of 107 graded quarterbacks by performance. That slots Carter between Desmond Ridder (D+) just ahead and Joshua Dobbs (D) just behind.

Fan Sentiment

Jaguars add practice squad depth at quarterback with Carter Bradley signing. Multiple headlines highlight Bradley turning heads at team activities, generating modest buzz. Bradley's strong OTA performance suggests legitimate developmental upside for Jacksonville's system. Fans view this as a low-risk backup probe rather than urgent roster need. Bradley will likely compete for practice squad depth behind established Trevor Lawrence.