A classic practice squad depth move with minimal immediate impact on Buffalo's roster. Headlines confirm this as a rookie free agent signing straight to the practice squad. The intriguing signal is his late-blooming athleticism, transitioning from basketball, suggesting raw upside worth developing. Fans see this as a low-risk developmental flier on an athletic project with no guaranteed roster spot. Akingbesote remains a long-shot developmental piece who needs significant seasoning before threatening meaningful playing time.
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This signing grades out as a significant overpay for the Buffalo Bills — the team is paying more than the on-field production currently warrants. Tommy's on-field performance ranks in the bottom quartile among NFL DTs, grading him as an unproven at the position. His $970K 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. Tommy is squarely in his prime, which adds to the deal's upside — the team should get multiple productive seasons out of this contract.
Contract Details
Total Value
$1.9M
AAV
$970K
Guaranteed
$5K
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