Atlanta Falcons sign OL Layden Robinson

The Atlanta Falcons' signing of offensive lineman Layden Robinson earns a D+ Contract Value Index (CVI), reflecting a depth-piece addition on a modest financial footprint that does little to move the needle on either side of the ledger. At $1.005M AAV, this is replacement-level pricing — the kind of deal you make to fill a roster spot or provide injury insurance without meaningful cap strain, and Robinson's tier of production doesn't justify paying a premium for upside or proven starter credentials. The value equation here is straightforward: the Falcons are acquiring a below-average option at a below-average cost, which means the transaction itself is neither a steal nor an overpay — it's neutral on a pure cap-to-performance basis. What hurts the CVI grade is the absence of any compelling reason to believe this signing moves the offensive line ceiling in a meaningful direction during a season where Atlanta sits at 8-9 and clinging to playoff relevance; the team needed impact, and instead got administrative depth. The D+ reflects neither catastrophic mismanagement nor savvy efficiency — it's a pass-through move that captures the organizational caution of the offseason rather than confidence or desperation, and with the regular season 91 days away, such marginal transactions won't determine whether the Falcons compete or fade.