Washington Commanders sign TE Anthony Firkser

Anthony Firkser's one-year, $1.3M signing earns a C Contract Value Index (CVI) — squarely fair value for a depth tight end in an offseason market where bodies at the position come cheap. At $1.3M AAV, this is league-minimum territory, the kind of deal a team can absorb without roster friction, and Firkser as a reserve or rotational option fits that cap profile exactly. The value equation hinges on whether he produces as a third-string or occasional gap-filler; if he's limited to special-teams snaps and emergency depth, the deal remains defensible because the investment is negligible. However, this isn't a bargain — he's not being underpaid relative to his role — it's a market-rate commitment to a veteran camp body who can compete for limited snaps. For a Washington team at 5-12 looking to add veteran presence and depth in the offseason, the risk is minimal and the upside is capped, which is exactly what a C value grade reflects: no edge either way, no dead money regret, no missed opportunity to acquire real talent at a discount.