A modest but serviceable depth addition for Indianapolis's defensive interior. Multiple outlets covered the move, with one headline pointedly noting Nnadi may already regret leaving Kansas City. The key signal is his Super Bowl pedigree with the Chiefs, though he's a rotational piece, not a difference-maker. Fans are cautiously neutral, appreciating the experience but noting the Colts need more than a backup nose tackle. Nnadi likely earns snaps as a run-stopper but won't move the needle on Indianapolis's playoff ceiling.
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This signing grades out as a reasonable signing for the Indianapolis Colts — the team is getting significantly more on-field production than what they're paying for. Derrick's on-field performance ranks in the upper half among NFL DTs, grading him as a solid starter at the position. His $1.5M average annual value ranks as below-market money for the DT market. The production-to-cost ratio is favorable — solid starter output at a below-market price point represents solid asset management. Derrick is squarely in his prime, which adds to the deal's upside — the team should get multiple productive seasons out of this contract. The one-year deal minimizes the team's financial risk, effectively making this a prove-it contract.
Contract Details
Length
1 year
Total Value
$1.5M
AAV
$1.5M
Guaranteed
$538K
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