Joseph Vaughn

Current Contract

Contract Value Index (CVI)

The Colts secured solid value with Joseph Vaughn's one-year, $0.9M deal, earning a C+ CVI that represents a fair market transaction for a depth linebacker. At under $1M annually, Indianapolis is essentially getting a lottery ticket on a player who can contribute on special teams and provide insurance at the linebacker position without any meaningful salary cap risk. The short-term structure is perfect for both sides — Vaughn gets an opportunity to prove himself in a new system while the Colts maintain maximum flexibility heading into next season. With no guaranteed money beyond this year, Indianapolis can easily move on if Vaughn doesn't develop into a reliable contributor, making this the type of low-risk, modest-reward signing that smart front offices execute regularly. This C+ CVI reflects exactly what you'd expect from a replacement-level linebacker contract — not exciting, but competent roster management that gives the Colts another body in the linebacker room without breaking the bank.