Baltimore Ravens sign LS Nick Moore

Nick Moore's four-year, $6.415M signing earns a C+ Contract Value Index (CVI)—a middling valuation that reflects the specialized scarcity of the long snapper position offsetting modest financial outlay. At $1.6M average annual value, this is a below-market commitment for a full-time specialist whose tenure directly impacts offensive line continuity and operation efficiency; the Ravens are paying for positional necessity, not elite production or market-rate inflation. The four-year structure suggests Baltimore views Moore as their long-term solution at the position, locking in starter-caliber reliability without the premium pricing that would signal a tier-one snapper or recent All-Pro performer. CVI grades this deal as fair value because long snappers occupy a roster slot with minimal performance variation—execution is binary (good snap or bad snap), and consistency matters far more than statistical ceiling, making multi-year stability at this price point rationally defensible. The risk is minimal given the role's low injury exposure and absence of athletic decline curves; the downside is equally capped, as no long snapper's $1.6M AAV moves the needle on playoff outcomes or cap flexibility, making this the kind of quiet, functional fill that doesn't win or lose seasons.