Tyjae Spears

Career StatsF

Year	Team	GP	Yards	TD	YPC
Career		42	1,048	8	4.1
2025		13	283	2	3.9
2024		12	312	4	3.7
2023		17

Current Contract

Contract Value Index (CVI)

This four-year, $5.5M extension for Tyjae Spears represents a shrewd piece of roster management that earns a B- CVI, landing squarely in fair deal territory for a depth piece running back. At just $1.4M annually with minimal guaranteed money, the Titans are paying appropriate depth-piece rates for a player who's shown flashes but hasn't consistently cracked above-average production levels yet. The structure heavily favors Tennessee with only $1.0M guaranteed in a volatile position where careers can shift quickly, giving them flexibility to move on without significant dead money if Spears doesn't develop into a more prominent role. At 23 years old, there's still developmental upside here — this contract essentially buys out his remaining team-controlled years while betting on growth rather than paying for proven starter-level production. The Titans get cost certainty for a complementary back who can contribute in multiple phases without handcuffing themselves financially, making this the type of low-risk extension that championship-caliber front offices execute regularly with young players who haven't quite reached their ceiling.

Performance Analysis

Tyjae Spears' F grade in Tennessee is a shocking decline for a running back who looked like a potential star as a rookie. Spears was electric in his first NFL season, showing dynamic receiving ability and explosive running that made him one of the most exciting young backs in the league. The F grade suggests a dramatic regression — whether from injuries, scheme fit, or declining performance. The Titans invested in Spears as a key piece of their backfield, and the return has been devastating. His efficiency and explosive play ability have completely disappeared from the stat sheet. Spears needs to find whatever magic made him special as a rookie, because the current trajectory is alarming.