Elijah Chatman

Career StatsD-

Year	Team	GP	Sacks	Tkl	TFL
Career		22	1.0	24	3.5
2025		5	0.0	3	0
2024		17	1.0	21	3.5

Current Contract

Contract Value Index (CVI)

The Giants secured solid value by locking up defensive tackle Elijah Chatman at just $1.0M AAV over two years, earning a B+ CVI for what amounts to a low-risk depth investment. While Chatman profiles as a depth piece rather than a starter, his production level at this price point represents the kind of smart roster building that championship teams execute — finding contributors who can rotate in without breaking the salary structure. The two-year term provides reasonable security for both sides without creating long-term risk, and at 27 years old, Chatman should maintain his current effectiveness throughout the deal's duration. This contract structure gives New York flexibility to either extend Chatman if he exceeds expectations or move on cleanly after 2025 with minimal dead money concerns. For a Giants defensive line that needs reliable depth behind its starters, this represents exactly the type of value signing that allows them to allocate premium dollars elsewhere while maintaining a competitive rotation up front.

Performance Analysis

Elijah Chatman earns a D- for the Giants at defensive tackle, a young interior lineman who has not generated enough production to earn a meaningful role. Chatman has the size to compete inside, but his pass-rush technique and run-defense fundamentals need significant work. The Giants defensive interior has needed more disruption, and Chatman has not provided it. He has been used sparingly, and the limited action has not been encouraging. New York needs to find more impactful players on the interior line.