Seattle Seahawks sign WR Cody White

The Seattle Seahawks' signing of WR Cody White earns a C- Contract Value Index (CVI), a fair-market deal that reflects his depth-piece economics without cap strain or upside leverage. At $1.145M AAV on a one-year pact, the structure is exactly what you'd expect for a reserve receiver competing for roster reps in a preseason environment—low-risk, low-reward, and easily shed if production doesn't warrant retention. The CVI reflects that White is being paid at replacement-level rates, which is appropriate for a depth wideout without proven starting credentials or a lengthy track record of elite production. For a Seahawks team sitting atop the NFC West at 14-3 and eyeing a deep playoff run, this is a pragmatic squad filler that doesn't move the needle on their cap sheet or championship window—it's the kind of signing that works because it costs almost nothing to get wrong. The grade sits comfortably in C-territory precisely because White's contract carries minimal downside but also zero expectation of outsized value creation; the Seahawks are essentially paying for a training camp body and depth insurance, not betting on a breakout.