A low-risk reserve/future flier on a former Rams lineman with minimal NFL impact thus far. Five headlines covered the move, mostly procedural roster-transaction reporting with little analytical depth. The key signal is negative — Thomas is strictly a depth body, not a legitimate roster contender entering 2026. Fans are largely indifferent, noting the 49ers may address offensive line more seriously via early 2026 draft picks. Thomas faces long odds making the 53-man roster but provides cheap developmental depth through camp.
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This signing grades out as a significant overpay for the San Francisco 49ers — the team is paying more than the on-field production currently warrants. Zachary's on-field performance ranks in the bottom quartile among NFL OLs, grading him as an unproven at the position. His $1.1M average annual value ranks as bargain money for the OL 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. Zachary 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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$1.1M
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$1.1M
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