Kyle Van Noy

Career StatsB-

Year	Team	GP	Tkl	Sacks	INT
Career		173	561	57.0	4
2025		15	20	2.0	1
2024		16	41	12.5	0
2023		14

Current Contract

Contract Value Index (CVI)

Salary-cap math on Kyle Van Noy's contract works out to a C+ Contract Value Index given the dead-cap exposure and term. At $4.5M AAV over two years, Van Noy is priced as a veteran depth linebacker—reasonable value on paper, but the contract's utility hinges entirely on his ability to stay on the field and contribute meaningfully, and the 2025 season data tells a mixed story: 20 tackles, 2 sacks, and 1 INT across 15 games represents solid depth production rather than a difference-maker wage. At 35 years old with 12 seasons in the league, Van Noy's market positioning is fair for his career stage, though the linebacker position increasingly rewards elite athleticism and coverage skills over veteran presence alone—a $4.5M deal is neither an overpay nor a steal for a role player at his age. The real problem isn't the contract number itself; it's the context surrounding it. The Ravens have spent the offseason actively acquiring pass rushers and secondary reinforcements while multiple recent headlines have framed Van Noy's departure as likely or imminent, signaling that the organization views his roster spot as expendable. If Baltimore moves on from Van Noy before his contract runs full term, the deal's dead-cap component will amplify the sting—making what looks like a reasonable AAV in isolation into a cap-efficiency miss in execution. The CVI grade of C+ reflects a deal that makes sense on paper for a veteran at his stage but is increasingly misaligned with how the Ravens are reshaping their roster.

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 Kyle's contract sits relative to comparable money.

Performance Analysis

Kyle Van Noy, a 12-year NFL veteran and proven pass-rush linebacker, remains a stabilizing presence for Baltimore's defense despite declining production in 2025. The former second-round pick (2013, Detroit) has earned respect across the league through consistent availability and versatility, appearing in 173 career games across stints with Detroit, New England, Miami, and Los Angeles. At 35, Van Noy's leadership value likely exceeds his current on-field metrics, though his B-minus grade reflects a noticeable downturn from his established career trajectory. Van Noy's 2025 performance reveals the challenges of aging at linebacker: his 1.33 tackles per game sits 40 percent below the NFL average of 2.19, while his sack production (0.13 per game) trails the league baseline of 0.15. However, his pass deflection rate of 0.27 per game edges above the NFL average of 0.18, suggesting his film study and positioning instincts remain sharp even as athleticism wanes. His tackle-for-loss output of 0.30 per game nearly matches the league standard, indicating he still disrupts plays in the trenches—just less frequently than earlier in his career. Van Noy's trajectory has declined steadily from a C-minus in 2023 through a C in 2024 to this season's C-minus, signaling a player in his final seasons. The Ravens will need to determine whether his veteran presence justifies roster spot costs, particularly as younger linebacker prospects develop. Watch for snap-count reduction and potential role compression as Baltimore evaluates defensive personnel going forward.

How Kyle Compares at the Position

Kyle Van Noy ranks 87th of 339 graded linebackers by performance. That slots Kyle between Jason Pierre-paul (B-) just ahead and Bradley Chubb (B-) just behind.

Current Sentiment

Kyle Van Noy enters 2026 as a respected veteran linebacker with a solid two-decade track record, though he lacks the Pro Bowl or All-Pro accolades that would elevate him to star status. Recent headlines indicate genuine interest from multiple franchises—notably the San Francisco 49ers—suggesting he remains a valued defensive asset in free agency despite his age and modest $4.5M annual salary. Media coverage is largely neutral-to-positive, framing him as an experienced option rather than a declining veteran, which reflects his consistent production (57 career sacks, 14 forced fumbles) over 12 seasons. The ambiguity around his Ravens future—whether he returns to Baltimore or pursues opportunities elsewhere—has generated modest speculation but no negative sentiment, keeping perception stable. Overall, Van Noy is perceived as a reliable depth/rotational linebacker with veteran leadership value, not a marquee defensive name, but one whose market interest suggests he remains a functional contributor at his position.