Chaz Chambliss

Career StatsD

Year	Team	GP	Tkl	Sacks	INT
Career		12	8	1.0	—
2025		12	8	1.0	0

Current Contract

Contract Value Index (CVI)

The Vikings struck gold with Chaz Chambliss, securing an A CVI on a deal that represents exceptional value for a rotational linebacker. At just $1.0M per year with minimal guaranteed money, Minnesota is paying backup-level salary for a player who brings legitimate rotational production to their defense. The three-year structure gives the Vikings cost certainty while taking virtually zero financial risk — the $0.2M guaranteed is essentially lunch money in NFL terms. This is the type of shrewd roster building that championship teams execute: identifying productive role players and locking them up before their market value catches up to their on-field contributions. Chambliss may not be a household name, but deals like this create the salary cap flexibility that allows teams to retain stars and make big splashes in free agency.

Performance Analysis

Chaz Chambliss earns a D for the Vikings at linebacker, a young player who has been used in a limited capacity in Minnesota's defense. Chambliss has shown some ability as a blitzer, but his coverage skills and instincts in zone defense need substantial improvement. The Vikings linebacking corps is competitive, and Chambliss has not separated himself from the pack. He contributes on special teams and fills in on defense when needed, but the impact has been minimal. Minnesota will continue to develop him, but the production needs to come along faster.