Chad Muma

Career StatsF

Year	Team	GP	Tkl	Sacks	INT
Career		58	103	1.5	—
2025		8	9	0.0	0
2024		17	32	0.0	0
2023		17

Current Contract

Contract Value Index (CVI)

The Patriots secured solid value in bringing back Chad Muma on a modest two-year, $2.3M deal that earns a C+ CVI — a fair market contract for a depth linebacker who's proven he can contribute when called upon. At just $1.2M annually, Muma's salary aligns appropriately with his role as a reliable depth piece who provides special teams value and can step into the rotation without major drop-off. The 25-year-old Wyoming product still has room to develop within Bill Belichick's system, making this a low-risk investment with potential upside if he continues progressing as a coverage linebacker. The two-year structure gives New England flexibility while avoiding any significant dead money concerns, essentially locking in a known commodity at a reasonable rate. This isn't a needle-moving signing, but it's exactly the type of smart, under-the-radar roster building that allows teams to allocate bigger dollars to premium positions while maintaining depth across the board.

Performance Analysis

Chad Muma earns an F for the Patriots at linebacker, a former draft pick whose career has not panned out as expected. Muma has bounced between teams and has not been able to establish himself as a reliable defender anywhere. His coverage ability is limited, and his instincts against the run have not been sharp enough to earn consistent snaps. New England gave him a chance to resurrect his career, and the results have been uninspiring. Muma is a player fighting to stay in the league, and the fight is not going well.