Tennessee Titans sign TE Joel Wilson

Joel Wilson earns a B– Contract Value Index (CVI), a solid valuation for a depth tight end on a prove-it deal during the offseason. At $967,500 AAV on a $1.935M total commitment, this is a low-risk, low-cost signing that allows Tennessee to add roster depth without meaningful cap strain—the kind of transaction you execute in February without breaking sweat. The minimal financial outlay reflects Wilson's positioning as a backup or special-teams contributor rather than a featured target, and the short-term structure provides flexibility if the arrangement doesn't work out. For a Titans roster sitting at 3–14 and facing a reset, this is exactly the kind of marginal signing that fills bodies without mortgaging future cap space or draft capital. The CVI grades positively because the contract mechanics align with realistic expectations: low salary, no long-term commitment, and zero dead-cap landmine risk. This won't transform Tennessee's offense, but it's a sensible offseason move that keeps options open and avoids the overpayment traps that plague rebuilding rosters.