Pittsburgh Steelers sign DB D'Shawn Jamison

D'Shawn Jamison's signing earns a C- Contract Value Index (CVI), a middling assessment that reflects the modest economics and depth-piece positioning typical of late-offseason defensive back acquisitions. At $1.075M on a one-year deal, this is replacement-level compensation—the kind of low-risk, low-reward signing teams make to add roster depth without meaningful cap strain heading into a competitive season where the Steelers sit at 10-7 and fighting for playoff positioning. The CVI grade accounts for the salary floor of the transaction; there's no dead cap exposure, no multi-year commitment, and no guarantee structure to litigate. The value equation here is straightforward: the Steelers gain a depth cornerback or safety on a prove-it contract, with minimal downside if Jamison doesn't stick on the active roster. This is the kind of transaction that rarely moves the needle on either team-building or contract evaluation—it's a low-leverage placeholder move designed to fill a roster spot in the preseason pipeline without committing future resources.