Jacksonville Jaguars sign OL Jimto Obidegwu

Signing Jimto Obidegwu to a three-year, $3.11M deal earns a C+ Contract Value Index (CVI) — a fair deal at the margins, but one that reflects the limited ceiling of a depth acquisition rather than any kind of calculated steal. At a $1.04M AAV, Jacksonville is paying replacement-level money for what projects as replacement-level production, which is exactly the kind of transaction that keeps a roster functional without moving the needle on the offensive line's overall quality. The CVI lands in neutral territory precisely because there's no meaningful overpay here — but there's also no upside leverage; this is a deal structured to fill a spot, not develop a contributor. What does stand out as a structural concern is the near-total lack of guarantee, with just $210K secured on a three-year commitment — meaning Obidegwu is essentially on a series of prove-it opportunities rather than a real multi-year investment. For a Jaguars team currently sitting at 13-4 and holding a top-three AFC seed, the offensive line depth chart matters, and a signing this thin on guaranteed money signals the front office sees Obidegwu as a contingency piece rather than a building block. The contract carries virtually no cap risk given the minimal guarantees, so Jacksonville can move on cleanly if he doesn't earn a roster spot — but that same structure tells you everything about how the organization is valuing him.