Arizona Cardinals sign TE Kenny Yeboah

Kenny Yeboah's one-year, $1.215M signing with Arizona earns a C+ Contract Value Index (CVI)—a fair-value deal that reflects modest depth production at a reasonable cost, with no real upside and minimal downside. At $1.215M AAV on a prove-it contract, the Cardinals are paying basement-level starter wages for a tight end capable of filling snaps without breaking the bank, which is exactly what you'd expect from a June offseason signing aimed at roster depth during a rebuilding phase. The deal carries zero commitment risk—one year, no guarantees buried in future cap hits—meaning Arizona can walk away or re-evaluate this position without penalty if production doesn't materialize or if the team pivots roster strategy. Yeboah's value proposition is straightforward: he's a reserve-caliber contributor at a price point that matches his tier, neither stealing value nor overstretching the budget in a year when the Cardinals are clearly retooling (3-14 record, bottom of the division). The CVI reflects that equilibrium—you get what you pay for, nothing more or less—which is precisely what a rebuilding front office should be doing in low-leverage depth signings.