A routine practice squad elevation with minimal fantasy or depth impact for San Francisco. Multiple headlines confirm Graham was repeatedly elevated for special teams purposes, not defensive contributions. The key signal is clear: Graham is a special teams specialist, not a linebacker the 49ers trust defensively. Fans barely noticed, with discussion centered on the 49ers' injury-depleted linebacker corps rather than Graham himself. Expect Graham to remain a practice squad fixture, elevated only when special teams depth is needed.
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This signing grades out as a significant overpay for the San Francisco 49ers — the team is paying more than the on-field production currently warrants. Jalen's on-field performance ranks in the bottom quartile among NFL LBs, grading him as an unproven at the position. His $1.1M average annual value ranks as bargain money for the LB market. The concern here is the gap between production and cost — unproven output at bargain money means the team is paying a premium above the player's on-field value. Jalen is squarely in his prime, which adds to the deal's upside — the team should get multiple productive seasons out of this contract.
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Total Value
$1.1M
AAV
$1.1M
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