Chris Rumph Ii

Career StatsD+

Year	Team	GP	Sacks	Tkl	TFL
Career		54	5.0	86	11.5
2025		17	2.0	47	8
2024		1	0.0	1	0
2023		6

Current Contract

Contract Value Index (CVI)

The Saints landed solid value with Chris Rumph II's $2.0M AAV deal, earning a C CVI that represents a fair market transaction for a rotational pass rusher. At this price point, New Orleans is paying appropriately for Rumph's established role as a situational edge defender who can contribute 300-400 snaps without being asked to carry a heavy load. The modest $2.0M guaranteed structure keeps risk minimal while giving the Saints flexibility to move on if needed, though Rumph's consistent availability and versatility as both a 4-3 end and 3-4 outside linebacker adds roster construction value. This contract hits the sweet spot for rotational players — not a bargain that screams immediate starter upside, but not an overpay that handcuffs the salary cap either. For a Saints defense looking to maintain depth behind their primary pass rushers, Rumph represents the type of steady, unspectacular veteran presence that championship-caliber units rely on throughout a 17-game season.

Performance Analysis

Chris Rumph II earns a D+ for the Saints at defensive end, a rotational pass rusher who has shown some ability to get after the quarterback in limited snaps. Rumph has decent quickness off the edge and can threaten NFL tackles when he is playing with effort. However, his consistency has been the issue — he goes missing for stretches and has not earned a larger role with sustained production. New Orleans uses him as a situational pass rusher, and that seems to be his ceiling at the moment. The Saints need more from their edge rotation, and Rumph is a complementary piece at best.

Fan Sentiment

The media and fan reaction to Chris Rumph II's re-signing with New Orleans reflects a measured appreciation for practical roster management rather than excitement over a marquee addition. Five headlines framed the move as sensible depth maintenance, with observers noting that Rumph II tested free agency before returning—a signal that the Saints avoided overpaying for a familiar rotational piece. The B+ sentiment grade captures the consensus that this represents solid, low-risk roster building without any real downside, even if it doesn't move the needle significantly for the franchise's championship aspirations. Fans view Rumph as a reliable pass-rush contributor who can provide quality snaps in rotation, making this the type of unglamorous but necessary transaction that competent front offices execute. The lack of controversy or pushback suggests New Orleans struck the right balance between retaining institutional knowledge and maintaining financial flexibility, though few expect Rumph II to evolve beyond his current role as a depth defender.