Tampa Bay Buccaneers sign T Marshall Foerner

Marshall Foerner's signing earns a C+ Contract Value Index (CVI)—a borderline-fair deal that reflects modest cost control against marginal on-field impact. At $967,500 AAV on a $1.935M total commitment, this is a sub-$1M-range veteran or depth-piece contract, typical of short-term roster filler moves during the offseason pipeline. Foerner projects as a backup or rotational offensive lineman; there's no upside signal here, just stabilization depth at a position where the Buccaneers are managing their 2026 roster architecture. The CVI grade avoids a B because the age and salary structure suggest limited flexibility and a narrow window of productive contribution—you're paying for present availability, not future growth or proven starting-caliber performance. For Tampa Bay, sitting at 8-9 and outside the playoff window, this is precisely the type of low-risk, low-reward transaction you'd expect in early offseason housekeeping: fill a hole without breaking the bank or mortgaging draft capital. The C+ reflects fair market value for the tier, but also signals this is a depth move, not a foundation piece.