Matt Peart

Current Contract

Contract Value Index (CVI)

This signing grades out as a slight overpay for the Denver Broncos — the team is getting approximately what they're paying for in on-field production. Matt's on-field performance ranks in the upper half among NFL OTs, grading him as a solid starter at the position. His $2.0M average annual value ranks as minimum-level money for the OT market. The production lines up closely with the price tag — solid starter production at minimum-level money, which is essentially paying fair market value. Matt is well past his prime years, which is the biggest risk in this deal — paying veteran money for a player whose best years are likely behind him. The 1-year, $2.0M deal ($755K guaranteed, 38%) keeps the commitment short, giving the team financial flexibility to move on if performance drops.

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 Matt's contract sits relative to comparable money.

Performance Analysis

Matt Peart's on-field production earns a C+ performance grade against OT peers across the league. At 29 years old and six seasons into his NFL career, Peart occupies the tier of a solid depth tackle capable of spot starts but without the consistency or impact metrics that would elevate him into the above-average starter conversation. The 2025 season: 6 games appearance tells the full story—limited snaps and minimal opportunity to establish himself as a reliable weekly contributor, which undercuts any claim to meaningful production. His role on Denver's 14-3 roster is precisely what his contract ($2M annually) and career trajectory suggest: a reserve lineman who provides depth insurance rather than a foundational piece in the Broncos' postseason push. The recent offseason additions across the roster (including signings at receiver, tight end, and defensive back, paired with the release of fellow offensive lineman Marques Cox) reinforce that Denver's talent-construction priorities lie elsewhere, leaving Peart as a low-profile depth contributor unlikely to generate significant playing time or performance momentum heading into 2026. With his sentiment grade trending downward from C+ to D+ over the past month, the perception around Peart reflects what the limited production confirms: a veteran lineman whose NFL viability is increasingly marginal, sustained primarily by contract economics and roster depth needs rather than competitive edge.

How Matt Compares at the Position

Matt Peart ranks 56th of 189 graded offensive tackles by performance. That slots Matt between Troy Fautanu (C+) just ahead and Trey Pipkins Iii (C) just behind.

Current Sentiment

Matt Peart's public perception heading into 2026 is best described as a flat line — not negative enough to generate criticism, not compelling enough to generate interest, which is exactly what a D+ sentiment grade reflects for a six-year veteran offensive tackle. The media narrative around Peart is essentially the absence of a narrative: he occupies the depth lineman role on a modest $2M annual contract, which means no beat writer is building a story around him and no fan base is invested in his development arc. That anonymity might feel like a neutral position, but paired with a performance grade of F through the 2025 season — in which he appeared in just six games — it signals a player whose lack of scrutiny comes from irrelevance rather than quiet competence. Denver's recent offseason activity, which has included a flurry of new signings across positions and a significant trade that cost the franchise first-, third-, and fourth-round draft capital, further marginalizes Peart in the public conversation; the Broncos are clearly building toward something, and a depth tackle on a minimal deal is not part of that headline story. The bottom line is that Peart enters 2026 as the definition of roster filler on a 14-3 team trending toward a serious postseason push — he is a name that will appear in a depth chart graphic and nowhere else, and the sentiment trajectory trending from C+ down to D+ over the past month confirms that even the modest goodwill afforded to veteran contributors is beginning to erode.