Isaiah Stalbird

Career StatsD-

Year	Team	GP	Tkl	Sacks	INT
Career		22	28	2.0	—
2025		17	25	2.0	0
2024		5	3	0.0	0

Current Contract

Contract Value Index (CVI)

The Saints struck solid value with Isaiah Stalbird's one-year, $1.1M deal, landing a dependable depth piece at a price point that reflects smart roster management. While Stalbird profiles as exactly what his performance tier suggests — a depth linebacker rather than a difference-maker — securing that level of reliability for just over the veteran minimum represents shrewd front office work in today's inflated market. The short-term structure eliminates long-term risk while giving New Orleans flexibility to reassess after the season, making this the type of low-stakes, high-upside signing that championship teams execute consistently. For a Saints defense that needs bodies who understand their assignments and can contribute on special teams, Stalbird's B CVI reflects a contract that checks every box without breaking the bank. This is textbook depth acquisition — not flashy, but the kind of move that wins you games in December when injuries pile up.

Performance Analysis

Isaiah Stalbird grades at a D- as a young Saints linebacker who showed promise with increased playing time in 2025. His 28 tackles and two sacks across 22 games over two seasons is a modest but encouraging start, particularly the full 17-game workload in 2025 that suggests New Orleans trusts him in their rotation. The sack production indicates some ability to rush the passer from the linebacker spot, which adds value in today's NFL. However, 28 tackles across 22 games is a rate that suggests he was not on the field for a majority of snaps. Stalbird needs to improve his all-around game and earn more defensive playing time to move beyond his current role as a special teams contributor who sees occasional defensive action.