A sensible depth move to bolster Arizona's defensive trenches with veteran insurance. Five headlines covered the signing, though most bundled it with the Gibbens deal — minimal standalone excitement. Billings brings legitimate NFL experience, including productive stints in Cleveland and Chicago, offering rotational value. Fans see this as low-risk depth work rather than a marquee addition to the defensive line. Billings projects as a rotational interior presence who could earn snaps if injuries strike early.
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This signing grades out as a reasonable signing for the Arizona Cardinals — the team is getting significantly more on-field production than what they're paying for. Andrew's on-field performance ranks in the upper half among NFL DTs, grading him as a solid starter at the position. His $2.4M average annual value ranks as below-market money for the DT market. The production-to-cost ratio is favorable — solid starter output at a below-market price point represents solid asset management. Andrew is squarely in his prime, which adds to the deal's upside — the team should get multiple productive seasons out of this contract. The one-year deal minimizes the team's financial risk, effectively making this a prove-it contract.
Contract Details
Length
1 year
Total Value
$2.4M
AAV
$2.4M
Guaranteed
$700K
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