Tate Ratledge

Current Contract

Contract Value Index (CVI)

The Lions secured solid value with Tate Ratledge's four-year, $7.7M extension, earning a C+ CVI that reflects a fair market deal for a developing interior lineman. At just $1.9M AAV, Detroit is paying appropriate money for what projects as an above-average guard who's shown steady improvement since entering the league. The 25-year-old Ratledge is hitting his athletic prime, making this the ideal time to lock him up before he potentially breaks out into a more expensive tier. With $5.3M guaranteed out of the $7.7M total, the Lions maintained reasonable flexibility while giving Ratledge enough security to bet on his continued development. This represents the kind of smart, mid-tier investment that championship teams make — identifying ascending talent before the market catches up and paying them like solid starters rather than waiting until they command premium money.

Performance AnalysisNot Tracked

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