New York Jets sign K Cade York

The New York Jets' signing of kicker Cade York earns a C+ Contract Value Index (CVI), reflecting a low-risk, depth-oriented acquisition at a reasonable cost. York comes in at just $1.145M on a one-year deal—replacement-level compensation for a positional specialist—making this a capital-efficient move for a Jets team sitting at 3-14 and clearly in transition mode heading into the offseason. The contract structure carries minimal downside; at that AAV, York represents a short-term roster plug rather than a long-term commitment, and the Jets retain full flexibility to pivot if performance warrants or cap priorities shift. For a kicking position where consistency matters more than star power, York's minimal salary footprint allows New York to allocate resources elsewhere on a roster with far greater needs. This is the kind of low-stakes, low-cost move that doesn't move the needle on competitiveness but demonstrates sound financial discipline—CVI holds steady because the deal itself is neither a bargain nor an overpay, just a pragmatic fit.