Stone Smartt

Career StatsC

Year	Team	GP	Rec	Yards	TD
Career		53	38	432	1
2025		15	7	52	0
2024		15	16	208	0
2023		16

Current Contract

Contract Value Index (CVI)

Stone Smartt's $1.29M deal lands at a C+ Contract Value Index, signaling a measured outcome for Philadelphia. The contract reflects the floor-level compensation appropriate for a replacement-level tight end operating in a veteran's league—the 2025 season production of 52 receiving yards across 15 games confirms Smartt remains a depth piece without reliable offensive utility, despite his converted-quarterback background providing modest intrigue in specialized packages. At $1.29M annually on a one-year term, this deal carries minimal cap risk and zero guaranteed-money commitment, which is exactly the framework you'd expect for a camp body competing for a roster spot on an established playoff team; the Eagles can walk away with zero dead cap consequences if Smartt fails to earn a regular-season role. As a fourth-year player at age 27, Smartt occupies a developmental crossroads where his trajectory is no longer ascending—the fact that fans associate him with a brutish hit on a Giants defender rather than receiving production tells you where his value proposition stands. The CVI verdict reflects the reality: this is a low-risk, low-reward flier that costs Philadelphia nothing if it fails, and offers the organization optionality if an unexpected camp breakout emerges. Unless preseason produces an outlier performance, Smartt is destined for another practice squad cycle, and the contract itself is structured precisely to accommodate that outcome without roster disruption.

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 Stone's contract sits relative to comparable money.

Performance Analysis

Stone Smartt is a four-year veteran tight end in his fourth NFL season with the Philadelphia Eagles, occupying a reserve role in an increasingly competitive position group. At 27 years old with 53 career games played, Smartt represents a depth option rather than a featured weapon, having accumulated a C-grade performance profile across his tenure. His role remains limited by Eagles organizational depth and his own production constraints at the position. Currently, Smartt's receiving output sits below league standards, averaging 7.43 yards per reception against the NFL average of 9.19, indicating difficulty generating yardage on available targets. His per-game receiving production of 3.47 yards trails the league average of 10.67 significantly, suggesting minimal offensive involvement or limited effectiveness when opportunities arise. The Eagles have not relied heavily on Smartt's skillset, which raises questions about either schematic fit or competitive limitations relative to top-tier tight ends operating at 44 yards per game. Smartt's trajectory has dipped noticeably, falling from a C-grade in 2024 to a D-grade in 2025, signaling regression during his current contract year. His floor appears defined, and meaningful production gains would require either injury opportunities within the Eagles' pass-catching hierarchy or a scheme adjustment that increases his snap-count allocation. Monitor whether Philadelphia's coaching staff views him as a long-term depth contributor or seeks external upgrades at the position heading into the offseason, as his current performance does not project starter-level upside.

How Stone Compares at the Position

Stone Smartt ranks 61st of 164 graded tight ends by performance. That slots Stone between Gunnar Helm (C+) just ahead and Kylen Granson (C) just behind.

Fan Sentiment

Philadelphia Eagles' signing of Stone Smartt draws mixed early reactions. The move is generating significant media attention across 5 media sources. Stone projects as a solid contributor in this role. Fan discussion centers on the contract terms of this deal. The remains to be seen for Philadelphia Eagles as the season approaches.