Philadelphia Eagles sign C Jake Majors

Jake Majors earns a C+ Contract Value Index (CVI) on his signing with Philadelphia, a middle-of-the-road acquisition that reflects the modest economics of depth linebacker play in the current market. At $967,500 AAV against a $1.935M total commitment, this is a low-risk, low-cost signing—the kind of veteran minimum or near-minimum deal teams use to round out their roster without tying up meaningful cap space. The CVI grade suggests Majors represents fair value for what he's being asked to do, though the modest AAV indicates Philadelphia is not treating him as a foundational piece or a plug-and-play starter. Given the Eagles' 11-6 playoff positioning heading into the regular season, this signing likely addresses a specific depth need rather than a long-term solution, with the short financial commitment allowing the team flexibility if circumstances change. The contract structure—tight dollars, no years specified—points to a camp-and-roster-depth arrangement typical of this phase of the offseason, carrying minimal downside and equally modest upside. For a team managing its cap in a competitive window, this is the kind of transaction that works quietly in the background: efficient, unremarkable, and exactly what roster depth should cost.