Kansas City Chiefs sign CB Zelmar Vedder

The Chiefs' signing of Zelmar Vedder on a three-year, $3.11M deal at a $1.04M AAV is a fair, low-risk depth move that fits the profile of a roster-filler addition rather than a meaningful upgrade at cornerback. At that price point, you're not expecting a starter — you're buying a camp body with developmental upside and special teams utility, and the contract is structured accordingly. The $185K in guaranteed money is essentially nothing, which tells you everything about where the team values Vedder in the depth chart hierarchy and how easily they can move on if he doesn't earn a roster spot. From a contract value standpoint, this earns a C+ Contract Value Index (CVI) — serviceable enough for what it is, but the CVI reflects the reality that below-average or replacement-level production at this position still doesn't move the needle for a franchise that needs cornerback contributions to matter. The three-year term is mildly notable given the negligible guarantees, as it suggests the organization is more interested in keeping him in the system long-term than in any immediate competitive return. With the Chiefs sitting at 6-11 and the regular season still 100 days out, this is an offseason roster-building move that costs almost nothing in cap terms and carries virtually no downside — but don't confuse low risk with high upside. If Vedder develops into a functional depth piece, this will look like smart roster management; if he doesn't, the Chiefs can cut bait without a second thought.