Buffalo Bills sign OL Alec Anderson

Buffalo's one-year, $2.5M extension with Anderson earns a C Contract Value Index (CVI)—a middle-of-the-road deal that reflects a depth offensive lineman in a holding pattern rather than a core investment. The $2.5M AAV slots Anderson squarely into the depth-starter range, below what you'd pay a franchise anchor but above true reserve-depth money, suggesting the Bills view him as a reliable backup capable of spot starts without long-term commitment. At one year with no apparent guaranteed cushion built in, this is a prove-it deal that maintains roster flexibility heading into the regular season—a pragmatic move for a team sitting at 12-5 and clinging to playoff position, not a vote of confidence in a five-year window. The value equation hinges on whether Anderson can execute in limited snaps and emergency-start scenarios; overpay this slightly if he's genuinely irreplaceable in their scheme, underpay it if cheaper veteran depth could replicate his role. The C grade reflects the math: appropriate salary for a depth piece, but with no upside leverage—this is maintenance-mode roster construction, not the kind of extension that moves the needle on a contender's Super Bowl window.