Tariq Castro-Fields

Career StatsD+

Year	Team	GP	INT	PD	Tkl
Career		8	—	—	4
2025		2	0	2	1
2024		2	—	—	—
2023		8

Current Contract

Contract Value Index (CVI)

The Eagles' $1.1M deal with Tariq Castro-Fields earns a D+ CVI, representing a slight overpay for what amounts to rotational defensive back depth. While Castro-Fields provides serviceable coverage as a backup cornerback and special teams contributor, paying $1.1M for a player who profiles as a rotational piece pushes into questionable value territory when similar depth options typically command closer to league minimum. At 27, Castro-Fields is entering what should be his prime years, but his ceiling appears firmly capped as a fourth or fifth defensive back rather than someone who can handle significant snaps in the secondary. The modest financial commitment limits downside risk, though the Eagles could have likely found comparable production at a lower price point through the draft or veteran minimum signings. This deal reflects Philadelphia prioritizing familiarity and continuity in their secondary depth chart over maximizing dollar efficiency, which isn't necessarily wrong but represents underwhelming value nonetheless.

Performance Analysis

Tariq Castro-Fields grades as a rotational player among NFL defensive backs — a middle-of-the-pack player at the position. His strongest area is passes defended at 1.00 (well above the NFL average of 0.30), ranking as elite for the position. Tackling, at 0.50 compared to an NFL average of 3.85, is where he falls short relative to the position. Limited games played (8 career) reduces confidence in this grade.

Fan Sentiment

A low-risk practice squad depth move with minimal immediate impact for Philadelphia. Headlines across multiple outlets confirm this is a practice squad signing, not a roster elevation. Castro-Fields' Penn State pedigree offers some developmental upside, but he's been waived multiple times already. Eagles fans see this as routine roster management rather than any meaningful upgrade at cornerback. He'll need a standout camp performance to ever crack the active 53-man roster.