
#87 WR · Tampa Bay Buccaneers
1 transaction this offseason
Height
6'3"
Weight
211 lbs
Age
29
College
West Virginia
Draft
Undrafted
Experience
3 yrs
WR Rank
#217 / 309
Grade this player:
| Year | Team | GP | Rec | Yards | TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career | ![]() | 30 | 31 | 314 | 2 |
| 2025 | ![]() | 17 | 18 | 191 | 2 |
| 2024 | ![]() | 3 | 4 | 53 | 0 |
| 2023 | ![]() | 3 |
AAV
$795K/yr
This David Sills V signing earns an A CVI grade because Atlanta just locked up legitimate NFL depth at basically minimum wage prices. At $0.8M annually, the Falcons are paying backup money for a receiver who's proven he can contribute when called upon — a textbook example of smart roster construction in the salary cap era. Sills may be categorized as a depth piece, but he's the kind of reliable veteran who knows how to get open in critical moments and won't hurt you when injuries force him into action. The minimal financial commitment means zero risk for Atlanta, while the upside of having a steady professional who can step into multiple receiver sets makes this pure value. In an NFL where teams routinely overpay for mediocre skill position talent, finding a contributor at this price point represents exactly the kind of efficient spending that builds sustainable rosters around franchise quarterbacks.
David Sills V earns a D- for the Falcons at wide receiver, a former college quarterback turned receiver whose NFL career has been a struggle. Sills has never been able to translate his size and red-zone ability into consistent NFL production. His route running is limited, and he has not shown the separation ability to earn regular targets. Atlanta has other options at receiver who offer more dynamic playmaking. Sills is a practice-squad level player who has bounced around the league without finding a permanent home.
A low-risk depth addition that barely moves the needle for Tampa Bay's receiver room. Five headlines covered the signing, mostly framing it as a reunion with OC Zac Robinson from Atlanta. The strongest signal is the Zac Robinson connection, suggesting a system fit rather than pure talent evaluation. Fans are lukewarm, noting Sills is a career fringe roster player with limited NFL production. Expect Sills to compete for a late roster spot or land on the practice squad come cutdown day.
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| 2022 | ![]() | 9 | 11 | 106 | 0 |
| 2021 | ![]() | 4 | 2 | 17 | 0 |
Updated Jan 1, 1970
Recent seasons are weighted more heavily in the overall performance grade.
F
2025
(50% weight)
D-
2024
(30% weight)
C-
2023
(20% weight)