Danny Stutsman

Career StatsD

Year	Team	GP	Tkl	Sacks	INT
Career		17	53	—	—
2025		17	53	0.0	0

Current Contract

Contract Value Index (CVI)

This Danny Stutsman signing earns a B+ CVI and represents solid value for New Orleans in today's linebacker market. The Saints locked up a rotational defender at $1.3M annually — a price point that reflects appropriate compensation for a player who projects as a reliable contributor rather than an every-down cornerstone. At four years with minimal guaranteed money ($1.0M), the contract structure heavily favors the organization while giving Stutsman the security of a multi-year deal to develop within their system. The low guarantee means New Orleans can move on without significant financial penalty if he doesn't progress, but the term length suggests they see upside in his skill set that could outpace this modest investment. For a Saints defense looking to add depth and competition at linebacker, this represents the type of calculated bet that championship-caliber front offices make — paying fair value for rotational talent while maintaining flexibility to pivot if needed.

Performance Analysis

Danny Stutsman earns a D for the Saints at linebacker, a rookie who is still adjusting to the speed and complexity of the NFL game. Stutsman was a productive college linebacker, but the step up in competition has been a challenge. His instincts against the run are developing, and he has shown some ability to process plays, but the consistency is not there yet. New Orleans is rebuilding, and Stutsman is one of many young players trying to prove they belong. He needs to improve his coverage ability to become a three-down player at the next level.