Jack Wilson

Current Contract

Contract Value Index (CVI)

The Colts locked up a solid depth piece at a bargain rate, making Jack Wilson's two-year, $1.8M deal a clear steal in today's inflated tackle market. At just $0.9M annually, Wilson provides quality swing tackle insurance at roughly one-third the cost of what replacement-level offensive linemen typically command in free agency. His C+ CVI reflects strong value creation — while he may not project as a long-term starter, Wilson has shown enough competency to serve as a reliable backup who can step in without cratering the protection unit. The short-term commitment gives Indianapolis maximum flexibility while Wilson continues developing, and at this price point, there's virtually zero downside risk even if he plateaus as a pure reserve. This represents exactly the type of shrewd roster-building move that allows teams to allocate premium dollars elsewhere while maintaining adequate depth along the offensive line.

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 Jack's contract sits relative to comparable money.

Performance AnalysisNot Tracked

Performance grades for OTs are not available. ESPN does not track individual statistics for offensive linemen, punters, long snappers, or fullbacks. This player will remain ungraded unless they change positions.

Fan Sentiment

Jack Wilson's public perception has collapsed to about as low as it gets, with an F sentiment grade reflecting a narrative that has shifted decisively from developmental promise to injury-prone cautionary tale. The waive-injured designation is the defining story here — multiple outlets framed his release not as a roster decision based on performance, but as a durability failure that prevented Wilson from ever genuinely competing for a spot, making it impossible for him to build any professional credibility during what should have been his foundational rookie season. On-field production is essentially a non-factor in this conversation, because Wilson never had the health to generate any, leaving him with no statistical case to push back against the injury-prone label now attached to his name. The broader Colts offensive line picture only deepens the frustration around Wilson's arc — the team recently signed OT Luke Tenuta to an extension, signaling they've already moved on to addressing tackle depth through other avenues rather than waiting on Wilson to return. At 26 years old, having never established himself as a viable NFL starter, Wilson faces a narrative that will follow him through any future roster audition: a fourth-round investment that the organization effectively wrote off before it had a chance to pay dividends, with the surrounding coverage offering little reason for optimism about his path back to a 53-man roster.