Tyler Batty

Career StatsD

Year	Team	GP	Tkl	Sacks	INT
Career		12	12	—	—
2025		12	12	0.0	0

Current Contract

Contract Value Index (CVI)

The Vikings struck gold in free agency, landing Tyler Batty on what amounts to a steal of a contract that earns an A CVI grade. At just $1M per year over three seasons, Minnesota is paying rotational player money for a linebacker who consistently delivers above his salary tier — this is exactly the type of value signing that allows teams to allocate resources elsewhere. The minimal $300K guarantee further reduces risk while the three-year term provides the Vikings with cost certainty through 2027, locking in a productive contributor well below market rate for his production level. Batty's deal represents the kind of shrewd roster building that championship teams execute, securing reliable depth at a position where injuries are frequent and rotation is essential. For a Vikings defense looking to maximize every dollar, this contract allows them to invest heavily at premium positions while knowing they have dependable linebacker play locked up at a bargain price.

Performance Analysis

Tyler Batty's D grade with the Vikings reflects a young defender contributing at the margins of Minnesota's defense. Batty has shown some useful skills as a rotational lineman, but the production hasn't been consistent enough to warrant a significant role. His D grade captures a player who is filling a spot in the rotation without standing out. Minnesota's defense has depth, and Batty has been a small part of maintaining that depth. His effort and attitude have been positives even when the production hasn't been there. He's a depth piece with limited upside in his current role.