Rhys Plumlee
QB · Pittsburgh Steelers
Out - Did Not Play This Season(prior-season grade shown)
1 transaction this offseason
Height
6'0"
Weight
200 lbs
Age
25
College
UCF
Draft
Undrafted
Experience
0 yrs
C+
D-
Insufficient Games
PerformanceN/A
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The Verdict on Rhys, in One Read
On the books, the Contract Value Index reads C+, fairly priced. The public read is negative (D- Sentiment), drawn from current news and social signal rather than the box score. As a prospect, expect these grades to move quickly as a real sample builds.
Current Contract
AAV
$795K/yr
Contract Value Index (CVI)
C+
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The Pittsburgh Steelers secured solid depth quarterback insurance at minimal cost, earning a C+ CVI for Rhys Plumlee's $0.8M annual deal. While Plumlee remains unproven at the NFL level, this contract represents textbook risk management for a backup quarterback position — the financial commitment is negligible enough that even replacement-level production would justify the investment. The former Arizona State quarterback brings developmental upside as a young arm who can grow within the Steelers' system, and at under $1M annually, Pittsburgh maintains maximum roster flexibility while addressing their depth chart needs. The modest salary structure eliminates any meaningful downside risk, allowing the organization to evaluate Plumlee's potential without hampering their salary cap situation. This represents the type of low-cost, high-upside gamble that smart franchises make when building out their quarterback room, giving Pittsburgh a lottery ticket that costs virtually nothing if it doesn't pan out.
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 Rhys's contract sits relative to comparable money.
Performance AnalysisPre-Debut
Rhys Plumlee has not appeared in an NFL regular season game.
Fan Sentiment
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Plumlee's signing represents a typical practice squad depth move with limited upside. Headlines confirm the Steelers released him shortly after, indicating minimal confidence in his trajectory. His versatility as QB/receiver hybrid offered some intrigue, but clearly didn't stick long-term. Fans viewed this as a low-risk experimental gamble rather than a meaningful roster addition. Pittsburgh will need to address QB depth through more substantial moves going forward.
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About this player
Rhys Plumlee is a player on a rookie-scale contract listed at QB for the Pittsburgh Steelers. FanVerdicts covers every NFL player, team, GM, and transaction — and puts your verdict on all of it. Sign in to cast your Fan Verdict on Rhys Plumlee, see where the crowd lands, and argue the call. FanVerdicts also brings its own read — performance, sentiment, and Contract Value Index — as one honest input alongside the crowd's. Where FanVerdicts has weighed in so far: Contract Value Index C+, Sentiment D-.
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