Los Angeles Rams sign DT Time Kennan III

The Rams' signing of defensive tackle Time Kennan III earns a C+ Contract Value Index (CVI), reflecting a depth-piece addition on a modest salary that offers reasonable insurance but limited upside. At $1.13M AAV across four years ($4.5M total), this is replacement-level cap commitment—the kind of low-risk flyer a 12-5 playoff team uses to shore up the interior line without sacrificing flexibility heading into the regular season. The contract structure suggests Kennan slots into a reserve or rotational role, providing organizational depth without the expectation of elite production; the four-year commitment is unusually long for a veteran minimum arrangement, which slightly dilutes the value proposition if his contributions remain marginal. The CVI grade reflects that trade-off: it's not a bargain (which would merit higher marks), nor is it a financial misstep—it's a pragmatic, near-neutral move that won't move the needle on either the cap sheet or the defensive line rotation. For a team currently sitting as the NFC's fifth seed with 93 days until kickoff, this is the kind of depth signing that carries minimal risk but also minimal potential to alter their playoff trajectory.