Nick Mccloud

Career StatsF

Year	Team	GP	INT	PD	Tkl
Career		61	1	12	123
2025		15	0	2	27
2024		15	0	1	25
2023		17

Current Contract

Contract Value Index (CVI)

The Bears took a low-risk flyer on Nick Mccloud with a bargain-basement deal that earns a C CVI — a perfectly defensible move for an unproven defensive back. At just $1.3M AAV with minimal guaranteed money, Chicago is essentially getting a lottery ticket on a corner who hasn't established himself as more than a replacement-level player in the NFL. The contract structure is team-friendly with virtually no downside risk, as the Bears can cut bait after one season if Mccloud doesn't develop into a serviceable contributor. For a franchise building depth in the secondary, this represents the type of low-cost gamble that can occasionally uncover hidden value, though expectations should remain modest given his lack of proven production. This signing reflects smart resource allocation — paying bottom-tier money for a player whose ceiling remains uncertain while protecting the organization from any meaningful financial commitment.

Performance Analysis

Nick McCloud earns an F grade as a cornerback who has been unable to hold down a role with the Bears. Chicago's secondary has been rebuilding, which should create opportunities, but McCloud hasn't been able to take advantage. His coverage skills at the NFL level haven't been consistent enough to earn regular snaps, and the playmaking that would force coaches' hands has been absent. The Bears have moved on to younger, more dynamic options at the position. McCloud is fighting for roster survival at this point.