
Landon Dickerson
#69 G · Philadelphia Eagles
Height
6'6"
Weight
332 lbs
Age
27
College
Alabama
Draft
2021, Rd 2, #37
Experience
5 yrs
G Rank
#73 / 94
Fan Verdict
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Current Contract
Length
3 years
Total Value
$58.5M
Guaranteed
$28.9M
AAV
$19.5M/yr
Contract Value Index (CVI)
Philadelphia handed Landon Dickerson a massive $19.5M AAV extension that screams desperation rather than strategic roster building, earning an F CVI grade for one of the most questionable guard investments in recent memory. Paying franchise-caliber money to an unproven interior lineman who hasn't established himself as even a consistent starter represents a significant overpay that reeks of front office panic. At 25, Dickerson theoretically has his prime years ahead of him, but $28.9M guaranteed to a player still trying to prove he belongs in starting lineups is organizational malpractice. The contract structure compounds the risk by locking the Eagles into top-tier guard money before Dickerson has demonstrated he can deliver top-tier guard performance consistently. This deal feels like the Eagles convinced themselves they needed to retain "their guy" at any cost, but championship-caliber teams don't hand out elite contracts to replacement-level talents still searching for an identity.
Performance Analysis
Landon Dickerson's F grade is wildly misleading for one of the NFL's premier interior linemen. The Eagles' guard has been a dominant force in Philadelphia's offensive line, combining power, technique, and nastiness in a way that few guards can match. His ability to maul defenders in the run game and anchor in pass protection has made him one of the most valuable non-skill position players in football. The low score almost certainly reflects injury-limited sample size rather than any actual decline. When healthy, Dickerson is one of the best guards in the NFL — full stop.
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