A low-risk, low-reward practice squad depth move at cornerback for Cincinnati. Headlines confirm this as a practice squad signing, with minimal media fanfare across available sources. The key signal is timing — Bengals were actively addressing CB depth ahead of Bills joint practices. Fans are largely indifferent, viewing this as a roster-management move rather than a meaningful upgrade. Kimber faces a steep climb to crack the 53-man roster but fills a developmental need.
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This signing grades out as a significant overpay for the Cincinnati Bengals — the team is paying more than the on-field production currently warrants. Jalen's on-field performance ranks in the bottom quartile among NFL CBs, grading him as an unproven at the position. His $885K average annual value ranks as bargain money for the CB 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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$885K
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$885K
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