A low-risk futures contract flier on a fringe roster player with limited NFL impact. Five headlines covered the signing, mostly framing it as a depth chess move heading into 2026. The strongest signal is Kansas City beating Denver for his services, suggesting modest competition for a backup-caliber defender. Fans note McCalister's AFC West familiarity as a minor plus, though expectations remain appropriately minimal. He faces long odds to crack the 53-man roster but could compete for a practice squad role.
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This signing grades out as a bad deal for the Kansas City Chiefs — the team is paying more than the on-field production currently warrants. Tanner's on-field performance ranks in the bottom quartile among NFL CBs, grading him as an unproven at the position. His $1.1M average annual value ranks as bargain money for the CB market. The concern here is the gap between production and cost — unproven output at bargain money means the team is paying a premium above the player's on-field value. Tanner is squarely in his prime, which adds to the deal's upside — the team should get multiple productive seasons out of this contract.
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$1.1M
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$1.1M
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