Arizona Cardinals: Released LB Akeem Davis-Gaither and DL Bilal Nichols.

ReleaseMar 5, 2026
Akeem Davis-Gaither and DL Bilal Nichols

Akeem Davis-Gaither and DL Bilal Nichols

LB · Arizona Cardinals

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Sentiment
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CVI
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Sentiment Analysis

Cutting two defensive starters to create cap space suggests roster turnover and potential weakness in defensive depth management.

Based on media coverage and fan discussion

Contract Value Analysis

The Contract Value Index rates this as a fair-value signing with a CVI ratio of 1.46. Akeem projects at below-average production (45/100) for the LB position. The salary is well below the LB market rate (30/100), contributing to the value profile. At 95/100 on the age-prime scale, Akeem is in or near his prime years.

Based on contract structure and market comparables

Contract Value Index

CVI Ratio
1.46Fair Value
Performance Score45/100
Salary Efficiency30/100
Age / Prime Window95/100
Contract Length100/100
Guarantee Structure75/100

CVI > 1.0 = team getting more value than paying. CVI < 1.0 = overpay.

Sentiment Breakdown

Sentiment AnalysisMixed / Neutral
Media Sentiment60/100
FV Move Quality28/100
Coverage Volume60/100
Position Impact70/100

Based on media coverage and fan discussion

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