Miami Dolphins sign TE Will Kacmarek

Will Kacmarek's four-year, $6.8M deal with an average annual value of $1.71M earns a C+ Contract Value Index (CVI)—a fair-value agreement that reflects modest production at a market-rate price point. At $1.71M AAV, Kacmarek occupies the low-cost tight end tier where you expect depth-piece contributors or developmental prospects who can fill snaps without breaking the cap; the contract structure itself is not a steal, but it's not a drain either. The four-year term is reasonable for a reserve tight end with limited ceiling—it doesn't lock Miami into an expensive mistake, and it provides cost-controlled depth at a position where cap flexibility matters. This signing's value hinges entirely on Kacmarek's ability to produce a measurable return on those dollars: if he contributes meaningfully as a reserve or occasional starter, the deal represents fair value; if he remains a rotational afterthought, it's a marginal overpay. For a Dolphins roster sitting at 7–10 in the AFC East heading into the offseason, adding low-cost depth is pragmatic, but Kacmarek's modest price tag also reflects realistic expectations about his impact. The CVI reflects neither a bargain nor a misstep—it's a no-frills, arms-length transaction that doesn't move the needle on Miami's salary structure or competitive window, one way or the other.