Jeremy Chinn

Career StatsC+

Year	Team	GP	INT	PD	Tkl
Career		86	3	24	555
2025		15	0	2	114
2024		17	1	5	117
2023		12

Current Contract

Contract Value Index (CVI)

Spotrac flags Jeremy Chinn's contract as a market-rate deal; FanVerdicts grades it C- Contract Value Index because the production-to-pay ratio shakes out accordingly. At $8.1M AAV over two years, Chinn's compensation sits squarely in the solid-starter band for safeties, but his 2025 season performance—114 tackles across 15 games—registers as respectable accumulation rather than the dominant play that would justify premium safety money. The real tension in this contract lies not in overpayment but in durability risk: a recent stint on injured reserve late last season raises legitimate concerns about his ability to stay on the field consistently, which compounds the value problem when you're paying market rate for an unproven ironman. At 28 and six seasons into his career, Chinn occupies the prove-it phase where veterans either lock in their market value or watch it decline, and the Raiders' decision to add young safety competition this offseason signals they're not treating him as an untouchable cornerstone—a signal that should worry anyone evaluating long-term value. The contract year looming in 2026 creates a pivotal moment: strong health and scheme fit could rehabilitate his standing and justify the CVI grade, but the current confluence of injury history, modest career accolades, and organizational roster churn means this deal carries cautious-optimism risk rather than confidence. Two years of runway gives the Raiders flexibility to reset if durability concerns persist, but for now, Chinn's deal is fairly priced for what he is—a dependable defensive contributor caught between respect and uncertainty.

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 Jeremy's contract sits relative to comparable money.

Performance Analysis

Jeremy Chinn is a six-year veteran safety with 86 career games for the Las Vegas Raiders, operating as an established two-deep defender at age 28. The former second-round pick has carved out a dependable role in coverage and run support throughout his NFL tenure. Currently grading as a C+, Chinn represents a steady, mid-tier safety whose production has been inconsistent over his last three seasons. Where Chinn truly stands out is his remarkable tackle production, averaging 7.60 tackles per game—essentially matching the elite threshold of 7.78 and nearly doubling the NFL average of 3.41. His willingness to attack downhill and maintain gap discipline makes him a reliable run defender in the box. However, his pass defense metrics reveal a significant weakness: he's recording just 0.13 pass deflections per game, well below the NFL average of 0.29 and a stark gap from the elite rate of 0.68. This disparity suggests limited ball production and coverage effectiveness relative to peers. Chinn's trajectory shows seasonal regression, dipping from a C in 2024 to a C in 2025 after a concerning D- grade in 2023. While his tackle volume remains elite, the lack of impact plays on the ball—deflections, interceptions—limits his overall value in modern NFL safety play. Moving forward, Chinn needs to demonstrate improved coverage instincts and ball location awareness to justify continued starting reps. If the pass defense remains a liability, his role may trend toward a run-heavy designation or backup status.

How Jeremy Compares at the Position

Jeremy Chinn ranks 75th of 196 graded safeties by performance. That slots Jeremy between Ar'darius Washington (C+) just ahead and Nate Valcarcel (C+) just behind.

Current Sentiment

Jeremy Chinn enters 2026 as a dependable defensive back whose reputation remains anchored to his role as a reliable starter rather than an elite playmaker. The recent Reserve/Injured list placement creates near-term uncertainty about his availability and durability, which tempers otherwise encouraging signals from the media—including the 'best-kept defensive secret' framing and AFC West safety rankings discussion. Trade speculation involving a potential Panthers reunion suggests league-wide recognition of his value, though the ambiguous tone of such rumors reflects neither strong demand nor clear organizational commitment. His $8.1M annual salary positions him squarely in the mid-tier starter range, consistent with a player who contributes consistently but lacks the Pro Bowl or All-Pro credentials that would elevate perception significantly. Overall, Chinn's 2026 outlook hinges on injury recovery and whether the Raiders' defensive scheme can showcase the respect he is beginning to receive across the league.