
#59 LB · Miami Dolphins
Height
6'4"
Weight
250 lbs
Age
25
College
Colorado
Draft
Undrafted
Experience
1 yr
LB Rank
#111 / 349
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Length
1 year
Total Value
$1.9M
AAV
$1.9M/yr
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.
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