San Francisco 49ers sign RB Jordan Mims

Jordan Mims's one-year, $1.005M signing earns a D+ Contract Value Index (CVI)—a modest overpay for depth production in a role that could be filled by league-minimum alternatives. At just over $1M on a one-year deal, the dollar commitment is minimal in absolute terms, but the value equation breaks down when you consider what San Francisco is getting: a reserve-tier running back in a depth role, not a plug-and-play starter or high-upside developmental prospect. For context, veteran depth at the position regularly signs for sub-$1M on practice-squad or reserve-list contracts, making this deal slightly inverted—the team paid closer to mid-tier reserve money for what amounts to roster filler. The one-year structure at least limits downside risk and dead-cap exposure; there's no multi-year salary commitment dragging future cap flexibility. However, the overpay is emblematic of inflated depth pricing in a supply-constrained market where NFL rosters must fill spots and sometimes accept unfavorable exchanges of cash for marginal production. In a season-starting phase where cap space remains valuable for potential in-season moves or injury contingencies, this represents a small but tangible efficiency loss—fair value would land closer to $600K–$800K for the role and market tier Mims occupies.