A low-risk practice squad addition with minimal immediate roster impact. Four headlines covered the signing, mostly routine transaction reporting with little analytical depth. The key signal is his practice squad designation, confirming he's depth insurance rather than a genuine contributor. Fans largely shrug at this move, as McLachlan remains a fringe roster name. Unless injuries strike at tight end, he's unlikely to see meaningful game action this season.
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This signing grades out as a significant overpay for the Los Angeles Chargers — the team is paying more than the on-field production currently warrants. Tanner's on-field performance ranks in the bottom quartile among NFL TEs, grading him as an unproven at the position. His $1.0M average annual value ranks as bargain money for the TE 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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$1.0M
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$1.0M
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