Maddux Trujillo

Current Contract

Contract Value Index (CVI)

The Bills secured decent value on special teams with Maddux Trujillo's two-year, $1.9M deal that earns a C+ CVI — a fair market deal for a kicker trying to establish himself in the league. At $1M AAV, Buffalo isn't breaking the bank on the position, paying roughly replacement-level money for what projects as a solid backup or competition-level placekicker. Trujillo's path to Buffalo suggests he's still proving his NFL reliability, making this a low-risk investment where the team can evaluate his consistency without major financial commitment. The two-year structure gives both sides flexibility — the Bills can move on easily if he struggles, while Trujillo gets a chance to showcase his leg strength and accuracy over multiple seasons. This signing reflects smart roster building at a volatile position, where Buffalo prioritized cost control while addressing a necessary depth need without overpaying for unproven production.

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 Maddux's contract sits relative to comparable money.

Performance Analysis

At 23 years old and barely one season into his professional career, Maddux Trujillo profiles as a replacement-level depth piece on Buffalo's special teams roster, earning a D+ performance grade that reflects the extremely limited sample his role has produced. With only two games of data to evaluate, there is simply not enough evidence to establish any statistical strength — his footprint on the field has been too small to draw meaningful conclusions in either direction. That same scarcity of opportunity is, in its own way, the defining weakness here: a placekicker who has appeared in just two games through his rookie season has not demonstrated the kind of consistent, high-leverage production that separates a reliable starter from a roster depth body. His $1.0M AAV contract earns a C+ Contract Value Index (CVI) that has held steady over the last 30 days, which is about the best you can say — the financial commitment is minimal, keeping the Bills' exposure low even as his on-field contribution remains negligible. The media framing around Trujillo is appropriately muted; he occupies the anonymous tier of NFL backup specialists where the absence of bad news is the closest thing to a win, and no meaningful headlines have surfaced to suggest that changes. As Buffalo continues adding pieces this offseason — signings at safety, receiver, center, and punter all coming in recent weeks — Trujillo's path to a featured role remains narrow, contingent entirely on circumstance rather than any demonstrated claim to the job.

How Maddux Compares at the Position

Maddux Trujillo ranks 24th of 39 graded pks by performance. That slots Maddux between Andy Borregales (D+) just ahead and Zane Gonzalez (D) just behind.

Fan Sentiment

Buffalo's release of backup kicker Trujillo signals confidence in Tyler Bass as their primary option. Media coverage emphasizes the Bills' faith in Bass rather than criticizing Trujillo's performance specifically. The move suggests routine roster management rather than dissatisfaction with a struggling specialist. Fans view this as a non-story, with minimal concern about the kicker position depth. Bass remains the clear starter going forward with no immediate replacement urgency indicated.