Buffalo Bills sign WR Stephen Gosnell

Stephen Gosnell's signing earns a C+ Contract Value Index (CVI), a middling value verdict that reflects modest salary commitment paired with below-average production outlook for the position. At $971,750 AAV on a $1.94M total deal, this is a true depth signing—the kind of low-risk, low-reward move that fills roster spots without material cap burden during the offseason phase. For context, Gosnell arrives as a replacement-level option, the sort of depth wide receiver Buffalo cycles through annually without expecting immediate impact. The CVI grades this arrangement fairly: the salary is proportionate to his tier, meaning the Bills aren't overpaying for replacement production, but they're also not capturing obvious value—he is what he costs. With the regular season 91 days away, this is standard offseason roster construction rather than a statement move. The real test is whether he develops into a viable contributor on game days or remains organizational filler; either way, the financial commitment is modest enough that this won't move the needle on Buffalo's overall cap posture.