Tyler Steen

Current Contract

Contract Value Index (CVI)

Tyler Steen's four-year, $5.8M extension with the Eagles earns a **C+ CVI**, representing a fair market deal for a developing interior lineman. At $1.4M annually, Philadelphia is paying appropriate compensation for a player who projects as a solid starter but hasn't yet proven he can consistently handle elite pass rushers at the guard position. The modest $1.2M in guaranteed money reflects smart risk management by the Eagles, giving them flexibility to move on if Steen plateaus while locking in a reasonable rate if he continues ascending. This contract structure makes sense for a young lineman entering his prime development window — the Eagles aren't betting big on upside, but they're securing depth at a crucial position without breaking the bank. The deal ultimately represents competent roster building rather than a home run, giving Philadelphia a cost-controlled interior line option while maintaining payroll flexibility for bigger moves.

Contracts in the Same Value Band

Other same-position deals the Contract Value Index also places in the C band — a quick read on where Tyler's contract sits relative to comparable money.

Performance Analysis

Tyler Steen is a below-average guard at this stage of his career, and the F performance grade reflects a third-year player who has yet to demonstrate the consistency required to hold down a starting role at a premium offensive line position. The most concrete positive in his profile is durability — he appeared in all 17 games last season, which at minimum establishes him as a reliable body capable of handling a full NFL workload. The problem is that availability without demonstrable impact is a floor, not a ceiling, and the film hasn't made the case that Steen has converted opportunity into production. His involvement in the late-game brawl against Washington added an unnecessary layer of scrutiny, raising questions about discipline and composure that a player still fighting for roster security cannot afford to generate. That said, GM Howie Roseman's public endorsement of Steen as the Eagles' starting right guard in 2026 is meaningful organizational signal — front offices rarely hand that kind of explicit validation to players they've already written off, and at just $1.4M annually on his rookie scale contract, the cost of the bet is low enough to justify patience. At 25 years old entering his fourth year, Steen is approaching the point where the developmental grace period expires and the on-field results need to start matching the organizational faith being placed in him. The Eagles' #3 seed in the NFC with 131 days until the regular season means the margin for continued on-field growing pains along the offensive line is narrowing fast.

How Tyler Compares at the Position

Tyler Steen ranks 161st of 172 graded gs by performance. That slots Tyler between Chandler Zavala (F) just ahead and Andrew Wylie (F) just behind.

Current Sentiment

Tyler Steen carries a cautiously optimistic public perception entering 2026, bolstered by GM Howie Roseman's explicit endorsement that has secured his starting role and provided organizational stability around the third-year guard. However, recent disciplinary concerns—particularly his involvement in a late-game brawl against Washington—have introduced questions about his maturity and consistency that temper fan enthusiasm despite the lack of suspension. The Eagles' relatively muted response to the altercation signals they view it as an isolated incident rather than a pattern, but the negative coverage cannot be ignored when evaluating his standing. At just $1.4M annually, Steen operates in that middle tier where expectations remain modest for a developmental player rather than a cornerstone piece, limiting both the upside hype and downside risk in public perception. The media framing suggests a solid starter who has earned organizational trust but must prove he can maintain professionalism alongside his on-field development, resulting in a B-grade sentiment that reflects cautious support mixed with lingering concerns about his recent off-field judgment.