Philadelphia Eagles sign LB Deontae Lawson

Deontae Lawson earns a C+ Contract Value Index (CVI) as a middle-of-the-road value proposition — a depth linebacker signing that represents fair market value rather than a bargain or overpay. At $1.04M AAV on a three-year, $3.11M deal, the Eagles are paying a modest, market-rate price for a reserve-level contributor, the kind of contract that reflects his role as a rotational piece rather than a projected starter. The positional market for linebacker depth doesn't command premium wages, and this deal sits comfortably in that band — not a steal, but not inflated either. The risk is inherent to the role itself: depth signings only generate positive value if the team can extract consistent snaps or production without injury to the primary unit, and a three-year commitment leaves little flexibility if the linebacker room shifts. The C+ value verdict reflects the straightforward economics of this move — Eagles get a modest-cost contributor, Lawson gets a stable payday, and neither side oversteps the market. It's a perfectly reasonable depth add in preseason, the kind of filing move that doesn't move the needle on roster construction but doesn't strain the cap either.