TIM Settle

Current Contract

Contract Value Index (CVI)

At $7.83M AAV on a three-year deal, Tim Settle earns a B- Contract Value Index (CVI) — a verdict that reflects reasonable but not exceptional efficiency for an established interior defensive lineman entering his age-28 season. The $25M commitment from Washington signals genuine organizational belief in Settle's ability to anchor the defensive line, and the media framing around this reunion leans decidedly positive, with multiple outlets highlighting his "destructive" potential and the significance of bringing back a familiar face. For a fifth-round pick out of 2018 who has carved out a legitimate NFL career, Settle represents the kind of dependable rotational presence that earns a steady roster spot, and at this price point he sits in a reasonable range for a solid starter at his position — not a bargain, but not an overpay either. The CVI stops short of a higher mark primarily because the contract asks him to be more than a complementary piece over three years, which introduces some term risk if his role remains rotational rather than every-down. That said, the homecoming narrative is genuine, and if Settle delivers the steady run defense and occasional pass rush upside the fanbase is expecting, Washington will be comfortable with this investment heading into a regular season still 140 days away. The three-year length is the one area to watch — by year three, Settle will be 30, and any regression in quickness or pass-rush productivity could make the back end of this deal a modest cap inefficiency.

Performance AnalysisPre-Debut

TIM Settle 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.