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A standard practice squad depth move with minimal immediate roster impact. Headlines confirm Smith landed on the practice squad after a rough preseason evaluation. The damning signal: he reportedly lost his starting role after just one preseason game. Fans are largely indifferent, noting the Colts defensive line remains a work in progress. Smith projects as a developmental depth piece with long-shot odds of cracking the active roster.
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This signing grades out as a significant overpay for the Indianapolis Colts — the team is paying more than the on-field production currently warrants. Tim's on-field performance ranks in the bottom quartile among NFL DTs, grading him as an unproven at the position. His $885K average annual value ranks as bargain money for the DT 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. Tim 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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- $885K
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- $885K
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