Sheldon Day

Career StatsD-

Year	Team	GP	Sacks	Tkl	TFL
Career		95	7.0	121	16
2025		10	0.0	13	1
2024		12	0.0	24	5.5
2023		6	0.0

Current Contract

Contract Value Index (CVI)

The Bears landed solid value by signing Sheldon Day to a $1.3M AAV deal, earning a B- CVI that reflects smart bargain hunting in the depth market. Day profiles as a reliable depth piece at defensive tackle, and at just $1.3 million, this represents the kind of low-risk, high-upside move that championship rosters are built on. The veteran brings proven NFL experience and versatility along the defensive line, making him an ideal complement to Chicago's front seven rotation without breaking the bank. The one-year structure is particularly shrewd — it gives the Bears flexibility while allowing Day to prove he deserves a longer-term commitment if he exceeds expectations. This is exactly the type of under-the-radar signing that separates well-managed franchises from those that overpay for bigger names, providing Chicago with dependable interior line depth at a fraction of what similar players commanded in free agency.

Performance Analysis

Sheldon Day's D- grade as a free agent defensive tackle signals the end of a journeyman career that took him to multiple NFL cities. Day was never a star, but he carved out years of NFL employment through his run-stuffing ability and willingness to do the dirty work on the interior. His D- grade reflects a player whose modest contributions have declined to the point where teams are no longer willing to invest in him. Day's lack of pass-rush ability always limited his value, and with the run defense also declining, there's little reason for teams to sign him. He had a respectable career as a depth defensive tackle, but that career appears to have run its course.