A smart depth addition as Detroit bolsters its cornerback room with a proven NFL starter. Five headlines covered the move, with reporters noting McCreary's Rams experience as a key selling point. The one-year deal structure signals low financial risk while giving McCreary a prove-it opportunity. Fans are cautiously optimistic, pointing to Detroit's need for reliable nickel and boundary depth. If McCreary stays healthy, he should contribute meaningfully as a rotational piece in Dan Campbell's defense.
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This signing grades out as a reasonable signing for the Detroit Lions — the team is getting significantly more on-field production than what they're paying for. Roger's on-field performance ranks in the upper half among NFL DBs, grading him as a solid starter at the position. His $1.4M average annual value ranks as below-market money for the DB market. The production-to-cost ratio is favorable — solid starter output at a below-market price point represents solid asset management. Roger 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
$1.4M
AAV
$1.4M
Guaranteed
$988K
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