San Francisco 49ers sign LB Milo Eifler

Milo Eifler's signing earns a C+ Contract Value Index (CVI), a modest but defensible move for a team in offseason mode with limited immediate pressure. At $1.145M on a one-year deal, this is a depth acquisition at a replacement-level price point—the kind of low-risk, low-reward signing that makes sense when roster construction focuses on camp competition and injury insurance rather than immediate impact. The 49ers are paying pennies for linebacker depth, which reflects realistic expectations: Eifler is a rotational or reserve-caliber option, not a solution to a structural position need. The value equation hinges entirely on whether San Francisco believes he can contribute in a reserve role or push for snaps in their defensive system; at this salary, the downside is negligible, but the upside is similarly capped. With the regular season still three months away, the CVI reflects a low-stakes transaction—neither a steal nor a misallocation, just organizational due diligence in filling out a competitive roster.