Tennessee Titans sign LB Anthony Hill Jr

Anthony Hill Jr.'s signing represents fair-value positioning for Tennessee—a modest linebacker on a modest deal that earns a C+ Contract Value Index (CVI), neither a bargain nor a misstep. At $2M AAV on a $8.1M total commitment, the Titans are paying market-rate for a depth or rotational piece at a position where the NFL's upper tier commands $12–15M annually and true starters anchor substantial cap commitments; Hill occupies the tier below franchise cornerstone. The value equation hinges on his role clarity: if he slots into a depth rotation or competition context with modest snap expectations, the cost tracks fairly against a supporting linebacker role; if the team required him to carry starter snaps or function as a primary coverage weapon, $2M represents reasonable value but not a steal. The deal's structure—relatively short-term commitment without noted guaranteed language—limits downside risk and allows the Titans flexibility to pivot if production or scheme fit disappoints, which moderates the overpay risk. For a team sitting 3–14 and entering an offseason reset, this transaction avoids the trap of overspending on secondary contributors, though it also signals no expectation of immediate star-caliber return; it is a placeholder-level investment that reflects realistic positional scarcity and Titans cap management during a rebuild cycle.