Seattle Seahawks sign RN Jadarian Price

Jadarian Price earns a C+ Contract Value Index (CVI) — a middling deal that reflects reasonable roster depth management during an offseason where the Seahawks are locking in their draft class. At $4.2M AAV over four years, this is a cost-controlled commitment for a reserve-level contributor, not a foundational piece. The structure suggests the Seahawks are treating Price as depth rather than a future starter — the total outlay of roughly $16.8M spread across a four-year window doesn't commit meaningful guaranteed money upfront, which is smart risk management for a player still establishing NFL consistency. The CVI reflects the tension between prudent salary deployment and modest production expectations; Seattle is paying a fair price for a proven reserve, but there's limited upside to justify a stronger grade. The deal becomes value if Price develops into a reliable contributor in year one or two, but the Seahawks' offseason priority — getting the entire 2026 draft class signed and under contract — appears to be orderly roster construction rather than a win-now gamble. This is the kind of transaction that goes unnoticed if it works and becomes quietly regrettable if injuries or underperformance force reliance on this tier of talent during a playoff run.