Kaevon Merriweather

Career StatsF

Year	Team	GP	INT	PD	Tkl
Career		43	—	2	49
2025		13	0	0	11
2024		14	0	1	17
2023		16

Current Contract

Contract Value Index (CVI)

The Houston Texans locked up safety Kaevon Merriweather at $1.1M annually, earning a C+ CVI that reflects a fair market deal for an unproven defensive back with developmental upside. At just over a million per year, this represents appropriate investment for a player still establishing his NFL credentials — not expensive enough to create roster pressure, but substantial enough to signal legitimate interest in his trajectory. Merriweather's unproven status means the Texans are essentially buying a lottery ticket on athletic tools and potential rather than proven production, which makes the modest financial commitment prudent roster management. The contract structure appears low-risk given the manageable annual value, allowing Houston flexibility to either develop a contributor or move on without significant cap consequences. This deal exemplifies smart depth-building for a Texans secondary that can afford to take calculated swings on young talent without breaking the bank or blocking future moves.

Performance Analysis

Kaevon Merriweather earns an F grade as a safety who has been unable to crack Houston's competitive secondary. The Texans have invested in their defense, and Merriweather finds himself behind more talented and experienced options at the safety position. His limited game action hasn't produced the kind of plays that would demand more opportunities from the coaching staff. Houston's secondary is stacked with young talent, making it extremely difficult for a player at Merriweather's level to break through. He's a practice squad-caliber player fighting for survival on a roster loaded with defensive talent.

Fan Sentiment

A low-risk depth move that adds a former Buccaneers safety to Houston's secondary. Multiple headlines confirm this as a practice squad or future contract signing, not a roster elevation. The strongest signal is his Tampa Bay pedigree, suggesting some NFL pedigree worth developing. Fans are mildly intrigued, asking whether Merriweather can crack the 53-man roster in 2025. Expect him to compete for a depth role, but a practice squad stay is the most likely outcome.