Morgan Moses

Current Contract

Contract Value Index (CVI)

The Patriots significantly overpaid for aging tackle Morgan Moses, earning this deal an F CVI grade that reflects one of the more puzzling moves of the offseason. At $8M per year over three seasons, New England is paying above-average starter money for a 33-year-old lineman whose best days are clearly behind him — Moses has been a replacement-level to below-average performer in recent seasons, making this contract value completely divorced from on-field production. The three-year commitment is particularly concerning given Moses' age curve, as offensive tackles typically see steep declines after 32, meaning the Patriots are likely paying premium dollars for what will become backup-caliber play by the deal's end. With $11M guaranteed out of $24M total, the contract structure offers some escape hatches, but the guaranteed money still represents poor allocation of salary cap resources for a rebuilding team that should be prioritizing younger talent. This represents the kind of veteran overpay that rebuilding franchises should avoid — Moses might provide short-term stability, but the Patriots essentially bought a rapidly depreciating asset at market rate for a quality player.

Performance Analysis

Morgan Moses' F grade with the absolute lowest score masks the reality of a durable and productive career that has spanned more than a decade. The veteran right tackle has been a quality starter for multiple teams, including long stretches in Washington and Baltimore where he was a reliable anchor on the offensive line. Moses' durability — playing over 100 consecutive games at one point — is one of the more underappreciated achievements in the league. Whatever is driving this bottom-of-the-barrel score doesn't reflect the player he's been for the vast majority of his career. New England is getting the tail end of a very solid NFL career.