Dane Belton

Career StatsD+

Year	Team	GP	INT	PD	Tkl
Career		66	6	16	240
2025		17	1	5	120
2024		17	1	6	56
2023		17

Current Contract

Contract Value Index (CVI)

The Jets handed out a fair deal to Dane Belton, signing the safety to a modest one-year, $4.0M contract that earns a C+ CVI — neither a bargain nor an overpay for what amounts to a depth signing. Belton's production profile as a depth piece aligns reasonably well with his $4.0M AAV, though he's certainly not bringing elite impact to justify a premium salary. The contract structure is team-friendly with only $2.0M guaranteed on a short-term commitment, giving New York flexibility to move on without significant financial damage if Belton doesn't carve out a meaningful role. At this stage of his career, Belton represents the type of solid veteran presence teams target for special teams contributions and rotational snaps rather than a foundational defensive piece. The Jets are essentially buying known commodity depth at market rate — not sexy, but the kind of sensible roster building that keeps secondaries functional when injuries inevitably hit.

Performance Analysis

Dane Belton grades as a rotational player among NFL safeties — a middle-of-the-pack player at the position. His strongest area is tackling at 7.06 (well above the NFL average of 3.85), ranking as elite for the position. Interceptions, at 0.06 compared to an NFL average of 0.16, is where he falls short relative to the position. He plays primarily as a box safety, contributing more in run support than in coverage.