Nick Moore

Current Contract

Contract Value Index (CVI)

The Ravens significantly overpaid for a rotational long snapper, earning this deal a D+ CVI that reflects poor value alignment between production and compensation. At $1.6M AAV with $2.8M guaranteed, Moore's contract places him among the higher-paid specialists at the position despite his rotational-level performance tier — a clear disconnect that suggests Baltimore either panicked in free agency or vastly overvalued positional scarcity. While long snappers typically command modest salaries due to their specialized but limited role, this deal pushes Moore into starter money territory without the consistent performance to justify it. The $2.8M in guaranteed money creates additional risk, as the Ravens are locked into paying premium rates for a player who hasn't proven he can handle a full-time workload at an elite level. This contract exemplifies how teams can get burned when they treat depth specialists like impact players, and it likely represents a significant allocation inefficiency for a franchise that could have addressed this need more cost-effectively through the draft or veteran minimum signings.

Performance Analysis

Nick Moore earns a D+ grade as a long snapper providing reliable service for the Ravens. Baltimore's special teams have been consistently excellent, and Moore's clean delivery on every snap play is a foundational piece of that success. His consistency is the kind of thing that nobody notices — which is exactly the point. The grade reflects positional limitations rather than any deficiency in performance. Moore does his job perfectly, and the Ravens' kicking game is better for it.

Fan Sentiment

A quiet but smart roster move locking up a reliable specialist long-term. Multiple outlets confirmed the four-year extension, signaling genuine organizational commitment to the position. Long snappers rarely get multi-year deals unless a team truly values their consistency and reliability. Fans largely view this as sensible housekeeping, avoiding the instability of rotating through replacement-level snappers. Moore should remain Baltimore's long snapper for the foreseeable future, providing quiet stability on special teams.