Devin Singletary

Career StatsB-

Year	Team	GP	Yards	TD	YPC
Career		110	4,923	29	4.4
2025		17	437	5	3.7
2024		15	437	4	3.9
2023		17

Current Contract

Contract Value Index (CVI)

The Giants paid market rate for a known commodity in Devin Singletary, landing this deal a C CVI that reflects neither bargain nor overpay territory. At $5.5M AAV, New York secured a depth piece running back who brings proven durability and receiving skills, though his production ceiling remains limited after four seasons of middling rushing efficiency in Buffalo. The three-year commitment makes sense given Singletary's 27-year-old prime window, but the $9.5M guaranteed suggests the Giants view him as more than just a backup plan behind their current starter. The contract structure provides reasonable escape hatches while giving Singletary enough security to justify leaving a familiar Bills system where he never quite broke through as a featured back. This represents solid roster building rather than a splash move — the Giants added a reliable veteran who can contribute immediately in multiple packages without breaking the bank or creating long-term salary cap complications.

Contracts in the Same Value Band

Other same-position deals the Contract Value Index also places in the C band — a quick read on where Devin's contract sits relative to comparable money.

Performance Analysis

Devin Singletary, a seven-year veteran and 110-game NFL contributor, remains the New York Giants' primary ground-game operator despite a declining performance arc. The former sixth-round draft pick has carved out a reliable role as a between-the-tackles runner, though his current season grade of C- reflects diminishing production relative to his career body of work. Among NFL running backs, Singletary occupies the middle tier—durable enough to handle a full workload but lacking the explosiveness or consistency of elite competition. This season, Singletary's yards per carry sits at 3.67, trailing the NFL average of 4.11 and significantly below elite production thresholds of 6.49 yards per attempt. His 25.7 rushing yards per game marginally exceeds the league average of 22.39, suggesting adequate volume but below-average efficiency. Rush touchdown generation at 0.29 per game matches the NFL benchmark exactly, indicating he's neither a liability nor a strength in the red zone—a critical limitation for a veteran back seeking late-career relevance. The downward trend from a C grade in 2023 to consecutive C- seasons in 2024 and 2025 suggests age and workload are beginning to catch up with Singletary. At 28 with seven NFL seasons logged, his window for resurgence is narrowing. The Giants should monitor whether next season stabilizes his production or accelerates his decline—a cautionary tale for veteran runners competing in an increasingly pass-happy league.

How Devin Compares at the Position

Devin Singletary ranks 48th of 176 graded running backs by performance. That slots Devin between Kyle Monangai (B-) just ahead and Tyler Allgeier (B-) just behind.

Current Sentiment

Devin Singletary enters 2026 as a respected veteran depth piece rather than a featured back, with media perception anchored to his role-player status despite seven years of NFL experience. Recent headlines emphasize his willingness to take a pay cut for roster security and his induction into the Conference USA Hall of Fame, painting a narrative of a reliable, team-first contributor rather than a star in decline. The Giants' framing of Singletary as 'experience and depth' in the backfield reflects realistic expectations—he is valued for consistency and locker-room presence, not as a primary offensive weapon. Fan and media sentiment remains neutral-to-mildly-positive, with no scandal or performance crisis driving negative coverage, but also no breakout moments generating excitement. Overall perception is that of a solid backup who has earned his place through professionalism, unlikely to generate significant buzz but equally unlikely to face criticism or roster pressure heading into the season.