Jose Ramirez

Career StatsD-

Year	Team	GP	Sacks	Tkl	TFL
Career		4	—	—	—
2025		3	1.0	6	0.5
2024		4	0.0	0	0
2023		2

Current Contract

Contract Value Index (CVI)

The Eagles secured solid value by locking up Jose Ramirez at just $1.1M AAV, earning a B+ CVI that reflects smart roster construction at the margins. While Ramirez profiles as a depth piece rather than a difference-maker, Philadelphia is paying backup money for backup production — a formula that works when you're building sustainable depth along the defensive line. At this price point, the Eagles aren't banking on Ramirez becoming a star, but rather ensuring they have a reliable rotational player who can step in without hurting the defense. The modest $2.1M total commitment suggests this is likely a short-term deal with minimal guaranteed money, giving Philadelphia flexibility to move on if needed while securing a known commodity. This represents the type of unsexy but necessary move that championship teams make — filling out the roster with competent veterans at appropriate price points rather than overpaying for upside that rarely materializes.

Performance Analysis

Jose Ramirez earns a D- grade as a defensive end whose contributions to the Eagles' front have been modest. Philadelphia's defensive line is one of the deepest in football, and Ramirez has been a rotational piece who sees limited snaps behind the established stars. His effort and motor are positives, but the lack of consistent pass-rush production limits his value in a room full of talent. The Eagles can afford to be selective about who gets their edge-rushing snaps, and Ramirez hasn't made an overwhelming case for more. He's a depth option on a team that has the luxury of keeping quality reserves.

Fan Sentiment

A low-risk Reserve/Future deal that barely registers on the roster-building scale. Five headlines covered the signing, though most treated it as a curiosity rather than real news. The strongest signal is this being a future contract, essentially a camp invite with no guaranteed roster spot. Eagles fans were more amused by Cleveland Guardians fans mistaking Ramirez for their MLB star. Ramirez faces long odds to crack the 53-man roster without standout preseason performances.