Mark Redman

Current Contract

Contract Value Index (CVI)

The Rams secured solid depth at a reasonable price point with Mark Redman's two-year, $1.9M deal, earning a C+ CVI that reflects fair market value for a backup tight end. At just under $1M annually, this contract slots appropriately for a player who provides reliable hands and blocking without demanding significant offensive touches or red zone targets. The two-year structure gives Los Angeles flexibility while avoiding the risk of a longer commitment to a player whose ceiling appears capped at a complementary role. For a team that values positional depth and special teams contribution, Redman's deal represents the type of low-risk signing that rarely moves the needle but fills a necessary roster spot without financial burden. This C+ CVI contract exemplifies smart roster management — not a steal that creates surplus value, but a sensible allocation of resources that won't handcuff the franchise's salary cap flexibility moving forward.

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 Mark's contract sits relative to comparable money.

Performance Analysis

Mark Redman is a 24-year-old rookie tight end for the Los Angeles Rams who has yet to appear in an NFL game, making durability and consistency questions the primary lens through which to evaluate his early professional trajectory. With zero games played, Redman sits at the very beginning of the development curve—far removed from the benchmarks that define reliable contributors, let alone the 48+ games that typically signal an established starter at the position. The Rams are still determining what role Redman will occupy in their offensive ecosystem, whether as a pass-catching weapon, inline blocker, or developmental prospect, and his performance grade of C-minus reflects both the uncertainty inherent in evaluating an untested player and the modest early returns on the field. Tight end is a position where durability compounds value; elite contributors like Travis Kelce and Rob Gronkowski built their legacies on consecutive seasons of availability, and Redman must first prove he can remain healthy and active in the lineup week to week. As the season progresses, the critical measure of Redman's future with Los Angeles will be simple: how many games does he actually play, and what does he accomplish when given opportunities? The next chapter of his career hinges entirely on translating practice-field promise into meaningful regular-season snaps.

How Mark Compares at the Position

Mark Redman ranks 88th of 164 graded tight ends by performance. That slots Mark between James Mitchell (C-) just ahead and Kenny Yeboah (C-) just behind.

Fan Sentiment

Redman signing represents a low-risk depth addition typical of Reserve/Future contracts. Limited media coverage suggests minimal expectation beyond camp competition and roster depth. Reserve/Future deal indicates organization views him as practice squad caliber or camp body. Fans likely view this as routine January housekeeping without playoff implications. Rams will evaluate Redman in spring workouts before making final roster decisions.