Josh Ross
LB · Minnesota Vikings
Out - Did Not Play This Season(prior-season grade shown)
1 transaction this offseason
Height
6'0"
Weight
229 lbs
Age
26
College
Michigan
Draft
Undrafted
Experience
3 yrs
C+
C+
N/A
PerformanceN/A
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The Verdict on Josh, in One Read
On the books, the Contract Value Index reads C+, fairly priced. The public read is mixed (C+ Sentiment), drawn from current news and social signal rather than the box score.
Career Stats
| Year | Team | GP | Tkl | Sacks | INT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career |  | 19 | 11 | — | — |
| 2024 |  | 17 | 9 | 0.0 | 0 |
| 2023 | | 3 | — | — | — |
| 2022 | | 2 | 2 |
Current Contract
Total Value
$1.1M
AAV
$1.1M/yr
Contract Value Index (CVI)
C+
Fair Value
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Net of age, position, and term, Josh Ross's deal earns a C+ Contract Value Index. At $1.075M AAV, this practice squad pact represents minimal financial exposure—exactly what you'd expect for depth insurance rather than a projected contributor. Ross posted 9 tackles across 17 games in 2024, a stat line that screams replacement-level production and aligns perfectly with his media framing as a low-stakes roster addition ahead of Minnesota's critical late-season stretch. At 26 with three seasons of NFL experience, he's old enough that developmental upside isn't the pitch; this is organizational due diligence on a former Seahawks depth piece. The Vikings' recent linebacker activity—including the signing of Jake Golday just weeks prior—signals they're layering the position with affordable options rather than betting on any single newcomer. The C+ grade reflects a contract that's appropriately priced for a practice squad linebacker with modest track record; it's not a steal, but it's not an albatross either. Unless injuries force Ross into the active rotation, expect this signing to fade into routine roster management noise.
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Fan Sentiment
C+
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Vikings add depth linebacker in modest mid-season roster adjustment move. Five headlines suggest incremental defensive reinforcement rather than blockbuster acquisition. Former Seahawks pedigree indicates rotational contributor, not immediate starter potential. Fans view this as reasonable depth insurance during playoff push. Minnesota likely seeking injury insurance at linebacker before playoff stretch.
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Josh Ross is a player in his 3rd NFL season listed at LB for the Minnesota Vikings. FanVerdicts covers every NFL player, team, GM, and transaction — and puts your verdict on all of it. Sign in to cast your Fan Verdict on Josh Ross, see where the crowd lands, and argue the call. FanVerdicts also brings its own read — performance, sentiment, and Contract Value Index — as one honest input alongside the crowd's. Where FanVerdicts has weighed in so far: Contract Value Index C+, Sentiment C+.
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