Arizona Cardinals sign Starling Thomas V
Starling Thomas V
UNK · Arizona Cardinals
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Sentiment Analysis
Cardinals signed a depth cornerback with minimal impact upside on the roster. Multiple headlines confirm this was a low-profile re-signing of an existing contributor. The torn ACL injury immediately after signing is a catastrophic negative indicator. Fans viewed this as forgettable roster maintenance rather than meaningful addition. Arizona will need to address secondary depth through alternative means this season.
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This signing grades out as a slight overpay for the Arizona Cardinals — the team is getting approximately what they're paying for in on-field production. Starling's on-field performance ranks in the bottom quartile among NFL UNKs, grading him as an unproven at the position. His $1.5M average annual value ranks as bargain money for the UNK market. The production lines up closely with the price tag — unproven production at bargain money, which is essentially paying fair market value. Starling is squarely in his prime, which adds to the deal's upside — the team should get multiple productive seasons out of this contract. The 1-year, $1.5M deal ($325K guaranteed, 22%) keeps the commitment short, giving the team financial flexibility to move on if performance drops.
Contract Details
- Length
- 1 year
- Total Value
- $1.5M
- AAV
- $1.5M
- Guaranteed
- $325K
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