
#37 S · Cincinnati Bengals
1 transaction this offseason
Height
6'0"
Weight
203 lbs
Age
24
College
Southern Illinois
Draft
Undrafted
Experience
1 yr
S Rank
#104 / 197
Grade this player:
| Year | Team | GP | INT | PD | Tkl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career | ![]() | 14 | — | — | 18 |
| 2025 | ![]() | 14 | 0 | 0 | 18 |
| 2024 | ![]() | 3 | 0 | 1 | 13 |
Updated Mar 18, 2026
Total Value
$1.0M
AAV
$1.0M/yr
This signing grades out as a significant overpay for the Cincinnati Bengals — the team is paying more than the on-field production currently warrants. Pj's on-field performance ranks in the bottom quartile among NFL Ss, grading him as an unproven at the position. His $1.0M average annual value ranks as bargain money for the S market. The concern here is the gap between production and cost — unproven output at bargain money means the team is paying a premium above the player's on-field value. Pj is squarely in his prime, which adds to the deal's upside — the team should get multiple productive seasons out of this contract.
PJ Jules earns a D grade as a safety contributing to the Bengals' defense in a limited role. The young defender has shown some promise in spot action, demonstrating enough athleticism and instincts to keep the coaching staff interested. His D grade reflects the reality of a player who hasn't gotten enough reps to truly show what he can do at the NFL level. Jules' tackling has been solid when he's on the field, but his coverage assignments have been limited and the sample size is small. Cincinnati's secondary has needed stability, and Jules hasn't been the answer yet — though he hasn't been given a fair shot to prove it either. He's a developmental piece who needs a stronger camp showing to earn a real role.
A classic camp-body signing with minimal long-term roster implications for Cincinnati. Multiple headlines frame Jules as a fringe roster hopeful chasing a dream, signaling low-ceiling potential. The strongest signal is his ankle injury against Buffalo, raising durability questions at a depth position. Fans are largely indifferent, focused more on Cincinnati's notable free agency losses than this addition. Jules projects as a practice squad candidate at best unless injuries create unexpected opportunity.
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Recent seasons are weighted more heavily in the overall performance grade.
F
2025
(50% weight)
C-
2024
(30% weight)