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A low-risk futures signing with a fascinating backstory but minimal immediate NFL impact. Headlines highlight his English accountant-turned-footballer journey and CFL draft selection, a compelling human interest angle. The strongest signal is his International Player Pathway designation, confirming raw developmental status over proven NFL-ready talent. Fans are intrigued by his unique background but realistic about his long-shot roster odds. Mwansa is a practice squad project at best, needing significant development before contributing meaningfully.
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This signing grades out as a slight overpay for the Carolina Panthers — the team is getting approximately what they're paying for in on-field production. Maz's on-field performance ranks in the bottom quartile among NFL LBs, grading him as an unproven at the position. His $885K average annual value ranks as bargain money for the LB market. The production lines up closely with the price tag — unproven production at bargain money, which is essentially paying fair market value. Maz is squarely in his prime, which adds to the deal's upside — the team should get multiple productive seasons out of this contract. The one-year deal minimizes the team's financial risk, effectively making this a prove-it contract.
Contract Details
- Length
- 1 year
- Total Value
- $885K
- AAV
- $885K
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