Matt Haack

Current Contract

Contract Value Index (CVI)

The Cardinals secured solid value by bringing back Matt Haack on a modest $1.3M AAV deal, earning a B- CVI that reflects smart roster management at a non-premium position. While Haack grades as a depth piece in terms of production, punters operating at replacement-level or slightly below can still provide adequate coverage at the right price point, and Arizona found that sweet spot with this one-year commitment. At 30 years old, Haack isn't likely to experience significant decline over a single season, making the short-term structure a low-risk proposition that keeps the Cardinals' options open for 2025. The minimal guaranteed money and brief duration mean Arizona can easily pivot if they find a younger leg in the draft or if Haack's consistency wavers during the season. This represents the type of unsexy but prudent move that championship-caliber front offices make — securing adequate special teams play without overpaying for a position that rarely swings games, while maintaining roster flexibility in a salary cap era where every dollar matters.

Performance Analysis

Matt Haack earns an F grade as a punter who has been unable to maintain the consistency needed to hold the job long-term. Arizona's punt game has been a weakness, and Haack's performance has been part of the problem. His directional punting and hang time have been inconsistent, which puts the coverage units in difficult positions. The Cardinals need stability at punter, and Haack's tenure suggests he's not the long-term solution. Punters who don't consistently flip the field don't last long in this league.