A low-risk futures deal that's essentially a camp body addition for the new Harbaugh regime. Five headlines covered this move, mostly framing it as a curiosity of the new coaching era's first transaction. Leal was a third-round pick who never established himself in Pittsburgh, a concerning signal for his upside. Fans are more interested in the Harbaugh hire than Leal himself, using this as a conversation starter. Expect Leal to compete for a roster spot but likely land on the practice squad if he sticks at all.
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This signing grades out as a significant overpay for the New York Giants — the team is paying more than the on-field production currently warrants. DeMarvin's on-field performance ranks in the bottom quartile among NFL LBs, grading him as an unproven at the position. His $1.2M 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. DeMarvin 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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$1.2M
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$1.2M
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