Sirvocea Dennis

Career StatsC-

Year	Team	GP	Tkl	Sacks	INT
Career		33	136	4.0	1
2025		16	101	3.0	1
2024		4	22	1.0	0
2023		13

Current Contract

Contract Value Index (CVI)

The Buccaneers pulled off a genuine steal, locking up linebacker Sirvocea Dennis with an A CVI that represents exceptional value in today's inflated market. At just $1.0M per year over four seasons, Tampa Bay is paying well below market rate for a serviceable starter who can anchor their linebacker corps without breaking the bank. The minimal $0.3M guaranteed money in a $4.2M total deal shows smart risk management — the Bucs can pivot if Dennis doesn't pan out, but they're positioned to reap massive savings if he maintains his current production level. This contract structure is particularly shrewd given how linebacker salaries have exploded across the league, with even rotational players commanding $3-4M annually. Dennis gives Tampa Bay exactly what championship-caliber teams need: reliable depth that doesn't handcuff their salary cap, allowing them to allocate premium dollars to skill positions while maintaining defensive competency at a crucial position.

Performance Analysis

Sirvocea Dennis' C- grade with the Buccaneers is an encouraging result for a linebacker who has quietly become a solid contributor in Tampa Bay's defense. Dennis has shown the kind of instinctive, physical linebacker play that gets you on the field consistently. His C- grade reflects a player who is doing his job at a competent level — making tackles, playing his gap responsibility, and contributing to the defense without being a liability. Tampa Bay's defense has needed dependable linebackers, and Dennis has provided that stability. His run defense has been particularly strong, and his coverage ability has been adequate for his role. Dennis is a quality NFL starter who is still improving.