A serviceable depth addition to Arizona's offensive line with modest upside. Multiple outlets covered it, mainly noting the roster shuffle as the Cardinals moved on from Evan Brown. Wilkinson's veteran experience across multiple teams makes him a reliable rotational option. Fans are more focused on his fiery Falcons exit than his football value. Wilkinson likely battles for a swing tackle role but provides reliable insurance depth.
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This signing grades out as a reasonable signing for the Arizona Cardinals — the team is getting significantly more on-field production than what they're paying for. Elijah's on-field performance ranks in the upper half among NFL OLs, grading him as a solid starter at the position. His $3.1M average annual value ranks as bargain money for the OL market. The production-to-cost ratio is favorable — solid starter output at a bargain price point represents solid asset management. Elijah 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
$6.3M
AAV
$3.1M
Guaranteed
$4.1M
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