Derrick Mclendon

Current Contract

Contract Value Index (CVI)

The Miami Dolphins secured decent value with linebacker Derrick McLendon's one-year, $1.9M deal, earning a solid C+ CVI that reflects a fair market transaction for depth linebacker production. At just under $2M annually, this contract slots McLendon appropriately in the backup/rotational linebacker tier, where teams typically find serviceable contributors without breaking the bank. The short-term structure is low-risk for Miami, giving them flexibility to evaluate McLendon's fit within their defensive system while avoiding long-term commitment to an unproven commodity. With linebacker being one of the more affordable positions in today's NFL, the Dolphins aren't overpaying but also aren't getting a steal — they're simply filling a roster spot at market rate. This C+ CVI reflects exactly what you'd expect from a competent front office making a prudent depth signing: no fireworks, but no red flags either.