Matt Pryor

Current Contract

Contract Value Index (CVI)

Salary-cap math on Matt Pryor's contract works out to a C+ Contract Value Index given the dead-cap exposure and term. At $1.49M AAV over a single year, this is a depth move that costs almost nothing against the cap—the kind of low-risk, low-ceiling signing that reflects Arizona's current roster-building philosophy during the offseason. Pryor's 2025 season saw him appear in 17 games, and his C+ performance grade suggests competent but unremarkable play; he's a serviceable reserve who won't embarrass the organization but won't elevate the position group either. As a 31-year-old seven-year veteran, Pryor is past the point of development—you're paying for proven experience and the ability to hold down a swing-tackle role or spot-start if injuries demand it, which is exactly what the Cardinals need. The media consensus frames this accurately: a straightforward depth acquisition without upside excitement, and the C+ CVI reflects that reality—no hidden value, no overpay, just a veteran filling a roster hole on a modest one-year deal. For a team navigating the offseason at 3-14, this type of low-commitment addition makes sense as roster insurance rather than a cornerstone signing, and the contract structure carries zero long-term risk.

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 Pryor is an eight-year NFL veteran who has appeared in just ten career games, a durability profile that fundamentally limits his value as a reliable left tackle for the Arizona Cardinals. Selected in the 2016 NFL Draft, Pryor has shuttled between practice squads and active rosters throughout his career, never establishing himself as a consistent starter at the professional level. In his limited opportunities, he has shown adequate technical foundation in pass protection with competent footwork and awareness, though his C+ overall grade reflects inconsistency when called upon and the challenge of maintaining NFL-level performance after extended periods away from game action. At 31 years old, Pryor functions primarily as depth insurance and a reserve option for Arizona's offensive line, providing coaching staff with a veteran presence without the expectation of sustained, high-level production. The reality facing Pryor is that his ten games of experience place him firmly in the "developing player" category despite his age and tenure in the league—a cautionary tale of how opportunity and availability, not merely draft status or longevity on rosters, determine an offensive lineman's career trajectory. Moving forward, Pryor's path remains contingent on staying healthy enough to accumulate meaningful snaps; any meaningful opportunity will require both durability and a demonstration that he can execute at a starter's level when the game is on the line.

How Matt Compares at the Position

Matt Pryor ranks 48th of 189 graded offensive tackles by performance. That slots Matt between Ronnie Stanley (B-) just ahead and Christian Darrisaw (C+) just behind.

Fan Sentiment

Cardinals add reliable depth at offensive line with veteran Matt Pryor signing. Media coverage suggests routine roster move, treating it as standard training camp addition. One-year contract signals low-risk, prove-it deal for depth competition this offseason. Fans view signing as solid insurance rather than transformative upgrade at tackle. Pryor likely competes for backup/swing tackle role in Arizona's depth chart battle.