
#55 LB · Las Vegas Raiders
Height
6'2"
Weight
236 lbs
Age
24
College
Minnesota
Draft
2025, Rd 7, #222
Experience
0 yrs
LB Rank
#263 / 343
Grade this player:
| Year | Team | GP | Tkl | Sacks | INT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career | ![]() | 17 | 7 | — | — |
| 2025 | ![]() | 17 | 7 | 0.0 | 0 |
Length
4 years
Total Value
$4.3M
Guaranteed
$141K
AAV
$1.1M/yr
The Raiders locked up a legitimate depth piece at an absolute bargain price, making Cody Lindenberg's 4-year, $4.3M extension ($1.1M AAV) one of the better value plays in recent linebacker signings. While Lindenberg profiles as a depth piece rather than an impact starter, securing that level of production for just over $1M annually represents shrewd roster construction in today's inflated market where even rotational linebackers routinely command $3-4M per year. The minimal guaranteed money ($0.1M) gives Las Vegas tremendous flexibility to move on without financial consequence if his development stalls, yet the four-year term provides stability for a player who could easily outperform this modest investment. At his age and price point, Lindenberg offers legitimate upside as a special teams contributor and potential spot starter without the risk typically associated with longer-term commitments to unproven players. This B- CVI reflects exactly the type of calculated gamble smart front offices make — low downside, reasonable upside, and the financial freedom to allocate resources elsewhere while maintaining adequate linebacker depth.
Cody Lindenberg grades as a depth piece among NFL linebackers — a below-average player at the position. His strongest area is tackling at 0.41 (below the NFL average of 3.80), ranking as among the lowest in the league for the position. Limited games played (17 career) reduces confidence in this grade.
Cody Lindenberg enters the 2026 season with an F-grade sentiment that reflects harsh realities about his NFL prospects, as media coverage has shifted from introductory fluff pieces to explicit cut candidate projections. The young linebacker hasn't generated meaningful statistical production or carved out a defined role that commands serious analytical attention, leaving reporters to focus on personality features rather than on-field impact. The most telling sign of his precarious position is that beat writers are now openly discussing him as a roster bubble player, with at least one outlet citing "ominous roster signs" heading into camp. Fan perception aligns with the media narrative—there's some goodwill toward Lindenberg as a relatable, blue-collar prospect, but virtually no expectation that he'll secure long-term employment in Las Vegas. Unless the linebacker makes a dramatic leap during preseason, the prevailing sentiment positions him as a replacement-level player fighting for his NFL survival. The F-grade reflects not just poor performance, but the growing consensus that his window to establish himself as a viable professional is rapidly closing.
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Cody Lindenberg is a player on a rookie-scale contract listed at LB for the Las Vegas Raiders. FanVerdicts maintains four independent grades for every NFL player on an active roster — Contract Value Index for the deal itself, Performance for on-field production, Sentiment for media and fan reaction, and Fan Verdict for community voting. Current grades for Cody Lindenberg: Contract Value Index B-, Performance D-, Sentiment F, Fan Verdict pending.
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