Carter Warren

Current Contract

Contract Value Index (CVI)

The C+ Contract Value Index on Carter Warren's deal stems from how the cap hit lines up against on-field output. At $1.075M on a one-year rookie scale contract, Warren carries minimal financial risk for Miami, but his D- performance grade and limited 2025 season involvement (3 games) suggest the organization views him as organizational depth rather than a cornerstone piece. For a third-year offensive tackle at age 27, this salary places him squarely in backup-to-practice-squad territory—well below market rate for even a solid starter at the position, but appropriate given his inability to generate impact or developmental momentum. The mediaFraming around Warren is unambiguous: he remains a fringe roster talent with zero recorded sacks over his three-year tenure, no positive coverage, and a perception among fans and analysts that he's easily replaceable. Miami's recent futures contract signings and their broader roster activity signal the front office is in evaluation mode, actively exploring alternatives rather than committing resources to his trajectory. Without a significant preseason breakthrough, Warren faces genuine roster uncertainty heading into 2026, making his one-year deal less a vote of confidence and more a low-cost placeholder while the Dolphins scout upgrades.

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

Production at offensive tackle earns Carter Warren a D- performance grade in the current sample. The third-year player has failed to carve out a meaningful role on the Miami offensive line, landing squarely in replacement-level territory among position peers—a position reinforced by his minimal 2025 season snap count of just 3 games, which speaks to the organization's lack of confidence in his development trajectory. Warren's three-year track record shows zero sacks recorded, a glaring absence of pass-rush pressure or disruptive plays that should define an edge contributor, and his limited opportunities suggest the Dolphins view him as easily rotatable depth rather than a foundational piece worth investing in long-term. Despite being just 27 years old, Warren has shown no statistical improvement or breakthrough moments since his 2023 draft selection in the fourth round (pick 120), placing him squarely in the backup-to-practice-squad range of production. The team's repeated use of futures contracts and active signings at skill positions underscore a front office strategy that treats Warren as replaceable, and without a significant preseason showing, he risks falling further down the depth chart or off the roster entirely heading into 2026.

How Carter Compares at the Position

Carter Warren ranks 130th of 189 graded offensive tackles by performance. That slots Carter between Braeden Daniels (D) just ahead and Luke Tenuta (D-) just behind.

Fan Sentiment

Miami dumps an underperforming offensive lineman in a routine roster shuffle. Multiple outlets report the waived/injured designation, suggesting injury concerns drove the decision. Carter Warren's release signals the Dolphins are resetting their tackle depth chart entirely. Fans debate whether the team adequately addressed offensive line needs beyond this cut. Miami must now develop younger tackles or pursue veteran upgrades to solidify protection.