Jamree Kromah

Current Contract

Contract Value Index (CVI)

The Bears secured Jamree Kromah at $1.0M annually, landing what appears to be a reasonable low-risk flier that earns a D CVI — reflecting the inherent uncertainty around an unproven defensive end rather than any glaring overpay. At just $1 million per year, Chicago is making the type of depth investment that carries minimal downside even if Kromah remains a rotational piece, though the D grade suggests this contract offers limited upside relative to even modest expectations for a backup pass rusher. The financial commitment here is so minimal that it's essentially a camp body deal with potential for surprise value, making this more about roster construction than any significant resource allocation. Without established production metrics, Kromah represents the classic "athletic traits over resume" gamble that teams make on the margins of their defensive line rotation. This signing won't move the needle for Chicago's pass rush in 2024, but at this price point, it's the kind of low-stakes personnel move that can occasionally yield unexpected returns if the coaching staff unlocks something in a young defender's skill set.

Performance Analysis

Jamree Kromah is firmly replacement-level among NFL defensive ends, and the D+ performance grade reflects a second-year player who has done little to distinguish himself from the bottom tier of active rosters. His lone statistical footprint this season — 6 tackles across 3 games — represents a minimal production floor, offering almost no pass-rush data or impact plays to evaluate in any meaningful way. The absence of a recorded sack, forced fumble, or any disruptive contribution in those limited appearances is the defining weakness here: a DE who can't generate pressure is essentially a warm body on the depth chart. Appearing in just 3 games underscores how marginal his role has been, and the reserve/future contract he's now signed to is the league's polite way of saying a player is on the roster out of necessity, not conviction. The media framing around Kromah is about as bleak as it gets for a 25-year-old — described openly as a "forgotten backup" potentially signing his last NFL deal, he's a camp body whose primary function heading into 2026 training camp is to fill a roster slot and compete against similar fringe players for a spot that may not exist once cuts arrive. Chicago's recent defensive line activity, including additions at DE and DT, only tightens the path forward for a player with this kind of production profile. At this point, surviving to a 53-man roster would be the headline, not making an impact on one.

Fan Sentiment

A low-risk reserve/future signing that barely registers on the roster significance scale. Five headlines covered it, mostly buried in bulk roster move roundups. The headline calling Kromah a 'forgotten backup' potentially signing his last NFL deal is a damning signal. Fans largely shrug — this is a camp body move, not a competitive upgrade. Kromah faces a steep climb just to survive Chicago's 2026 training camp roster cuts.