Jacksonville Jaguars sign CB Keith Taylor

Keith Taylor's extension earns a C+ Contract Value Index (CVI), a grade that reflects modest value in a depth role rather than premium roster positioning. At $1.24M AAV, this is a replacement-level defensive back commitment — the kind of deal that fills a roster spot without commanding significant cap resources or long-term financial leverage. For context, Taylor was placed on injured reserve during this offseason window, which immediately complicates the value calculus; you're committing to a player working back from injury at a price point that suggests limited on-field impact or starting-caliber play. The Jaguars are sitting at 13-4 and the #3 AFC seed, so they're not making this move from a position of desperation — it reads as a low-risk depth preservation play, betting that Taylor can contribute to a competitive roster without becoming a cap anchor. However, the absence of multi-year contract details and the IR context mean this extension carries injury recurrence risk; if Taylor doesn't regain form, the Jaguars have merely locked in a reserve cornerback at a rate that leaves little upside. The C+ reflects a prudent if uninspiring transaction: neither a steal nor a misstep, just a pragmatic roster decision made during an otherwise strong season.