Thomas Booker

Current Contract

Contract Value Index (CVI)

Thomas Booker's $3.67M AAV deal with the Raiders earns a D+ CVI, reflecting questionable value for what amounts to rotational interior line depth at a premium price point. While the organization clearly values Booker's familiarity with their system — evidenced by trading him to Philadelphia only to reacquire him later — paying nearly $3.7 million annually for a backup defensive tackle pushes into starter money territory without starter-level production to justify it. The defensive tackle market has been inflated in recent years, but this contract sits uncomfortably high for a player whose primary selling point is continuity rather than impact. Booker's role as reliable rotation depth behind the starting defensive tackles provides value, but not at this salary level when similar production could likely be found at a fraction of the cost. The Raiders' willingness to overpay suggests they view him as more than just depth, though the media framing around "reliable rotation" indicates he's not expected to be a difference-maker, making this deal a classic case of paying for familiarity over market efficiency.

Performance AnalysisPre-Debut

Thomas Booker has not yet appeared in an NFL regular season game. A performance grade will be automatically generated once career statistics become available and the 16-game minimum is reached.

Fan Sentiment

A routine depth retention that keeps a known commodity on the defensive line. Multiple outlets covered the re-signing, with one grading the move favorably as a low-risk roster decision. The key signal is Booker's restricted free agent status, confirming the Raiders valued him enough to retain control. Fans note the irony of a later Bennett-Booker swap with Philadelphia, making this signing a brief roster placeholder. Booker serves as rotational depth but shouldn't be expected to anchor the defensive line long-term.