Chandler Martin

Career StatsD

Year	Team	GP	Tkl	Sacks	INT
Career		3	5	—	—
2025		3	5	0.0	0

Updated Jan 1, 1970

Current Contract

Contract Value Index (CVI)

At $1.06M AAV on a two-year deal, Chandler Martin earns a C+ Contract Value Index (CVI) — a grade that reflects the math of a cheap depth signing more than any meaningful projection of impact. With no currentSeasonStats on record and media coverage uniformly framing him as a developmental addition rather than a projected starter, there is simply no performance track record to argue against the modest CVI or the tepid public reception. At the linebacker market's floor, his contract carries virtually zero cap risk, which is the one undeniable point in the front office's favor — you do not overpay for roster insurance. At 23 years old in his rookie season, Martin brings the currency of youth and a developmental pedigree from Baltimore, an organization broadly respected for its linebacker pipeline, but that credibility only takes a prospect so far without film to back it up. The two-year structure gives the Eagles a low-commitment window to evaluate whether anything from that developmental environment translates to meaningful NFL production, but the current consensus — a D sentiment grade — signals that the fanbase and media see this as a shrug-worthy transaction rather than a building block. For a team currently sitting as the No. 3 seed in the NFC, this is the kind of replacement-level depth signing that makes sense on a balance sheet but does nothing to move the needle on competitive aspirations.

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 Chandler's contract sits relative to comparable money.

Performance Analysis

Production at linebacker earns Chandler Martin a D performance grade in the current sample. His 2025 season output—5 tackles across 3 games—reflects minimal production and severely limited opportunity, placing him squarely in the depth-piece tier rather than as a contributor driving defensive efficiency or snap share. The tackle count itself is the only meaningful statistical anchor available, and even that modest floor underscores how little Martin has been trusted or deployed during his rookie season. His durability and role remain undefined by volume; three games is an insufficient sample to establish consistency, and the lack of any standout metric suggests he's operating in a rotational reserve capacity at best, filling gaps rather than commanding snaps. The mediaFraming here is unambiguous—Martin is a developmental addition, a organizational fill rather than a defensive upgrade, and his blank-slate profile entering 2026 reflects a player who has yet to prove he belongs in meaningful defensive situations. At 23 years old and just one year into his NFL tenure with the Ravens before joining Philadelphia, Martin has time to climb out of this tier, but the current data and public perception both paint a picture of a young linebacker still years away from reliable starter impact.

How Chandler Compares at the Position

Chandler Martin ranks 157th of 347 graded linebackers by performance. That slots Chandler between Dennis Gardeck (D) just ahead and Marte Mapu (D) just behind.

Fan Sentiment

Eagles release developmental linebacker Martin after brief tenure. Headlines show initial optimism signing him as depth, then quick exit. Waiver suggests limited impact and developmental profile didn't stick. Fans likely unsurprised by roster churn at depth positions. Eagles must address linebacker depth through draft or free agency.