Javontae Jean-baptiste

Career StatsD-

Year	Team	GP	Sacks	Tkl	TFL
Career		15	2.0	19	2
2025		3	1.0	6	1
2024		12	1.0	13	1

Current Contract

Contract Value Index (CVI)

This $1.0M AAV deal for Javontae Jean-Baptiste represents solid value for a depth piece, earning a C+ CVI that reflects smart roster building without breaking the bank. At just over league minimum, the Saints are getting an adequate rotational pass rusher who can contribute in sub-packages without the financial commitment that comes with established edge talent. The four-year term provides roster stability at a position where teams constantly churn through developmental prospects, though the minimal $0.1M guaranteed suggests Washington can easily move on if Jean-Baptiste doesn't progress. The contract structure heavily favors the team with essentially no dead money risk, making this the type of low-cost, high-upside flyer that championship rosters are built on. While Jean-Baptiste profiles as a replacement-level contributor right now, this deal gives the organization time to develop his pass rush skills without the pressure of a significant investment, representing exactly the kind of shrewd depth signing that separates well-run franchises from the pack.

Performance Analysis

Javontae Jean-Baptiste grades at a D- as a young defensive end who showed some promising pass-rush ability in his first extended NFL action. His two sacks and 19 tackles across 15 games with the Commanders is a modest debut, but the sack production in limited playing time is encouraging for a developmental edge rusher. His 2024 season featured 12 games, suggesting Washington saw enough to keep giving him opportunities. The two tackles for loss add run-stopping value beyond the pass rush. Now a free agent, Jean-Baptiste needs to find a team that will give him a consistent rotational role to continue developing the pass-rush skills that flash on tape.