Atlanta Falcons sign DeAngelo Malone
DeAngelo Malone
LB · Atlanta Falcons
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Sentiment Analysis
Low-impact depth signing that barely registers on the football merit scale. Multiple outlets covered the move as routine roster maintenance with minimal analysis. The one-year deal signals the Falcons view him as expendable camp competition. Fans showed little reaction to bringing back a fringe roster player. Malone faces an uphill battle to make the final 53-man roster again.
Contract Value Index (CVI)
This signing grades out as a slight overpay for the Atlanta Falcons — the team is getting approximately what they're paying for in on-field production. DeAngelo's on-field performance ranks in the bottom quartile among NFL LBs, grading him as an unproven at the position. His $1.3M average annual value ranks as bargain money for the LB market. The production lines up closely with the price tag — unproven production at bargain money, which is essentially paying fair market value. DeAngelo is squarely in his prime, which adds to the deal's upside — the team should get multiple productive seasons out of this contract. The 4-year, $5.2M contract with $983K guaranteed (19%) represents a moderate investment with room to exit if needed.
Contract Details
- Length
- 4 years
- Total Value
- $5.2M
- AAV
- $1.3M
- Guaranteed
- $983K
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