Tennessee Titans sign DT Jackie Marshall

Jackie Marshall's four-year, $4.7M deal with the Tennessee Titans earns a C+ Contract Value Index (CVI), landing in fair-deal territory for a depth signing that carries minimal financial risk but equally minimal upside. At a $1.18M AAV, this is replacement-level money for a position where the market can run well north of $10M for proven starters, and Marshall slots in firmly as roster filler rather than a scheme-defining piece along the interior defensive line. Nothing in the contract structure suggests the Titans are paying for established production — this is a low-cost flier on a player competing for a depth role, which is entirely appropriate given where Tennessee sits after a 3-14 season. The real concern here isn't the salary — it's the meager $323K in guaranteed money on a four-year deal, which signals the front office has significant leverage and virtually zero obligation beyond the short term, making the "four years" framing somewhat misleading in terms of actual commitment. The CVI reflects that balance: the Titans aren't overpaying, but they're also not acquiring a player who meaningfully moves the needle at a premium position. For a team in Tennessee's current situation, adding depth at below-market rates is a defensible strategy, but Marshall's contract profile reads more like a camp body with roster flexibility than a building block worth tracking through 2029.