A low-risk practice squad depth move with minimal immediate impact for Tampa Bay. Five headlines covered the signing, noting Whitley's 6-foot-4 frame as the main selling point. The key signal is his practice squad designation — he's a developmental pass rusher, not a roster contributor. Fans are mildly intrigued by his size but hold no real expectations for Week 11 impact. Whitley likely spends the season developing his pass-rush game with little chance of active roster elevation.
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This signing grades out as a significant overpay for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers — the team is paying more than the on-field production currently warrants. Benton's on-field performance ranks in the bottom quartile among NFL LBs, grading him as an unproven at the position. His $1.1M average annual value ranks as bargain money for the LB market. The concern here is the gap between production and cost — unproven output at bargain money means the team is paying a premium above the player's on-field value. Benton is squarely in his prime, which adds to the deal's upside — the team should get multiple productive seasons out of this contract.
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Total Value
$1.1M
AAV
$1.1M
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