Alexander Mattison

Career StatsB-

Year	Team	GP	Yards	TD	YPC
Career		89	2,790	15	3.9
2025		1	8	1	2.7
2024		14	420	4	3.2
2023		16

Current Contract

Contract Value Index (CVI)

Alexander Mattison's value math nets a B- Contract Value Index — placing the deal in a clear band relative to the league median at RB. The $1.337M AAV on a one-year deal is a floor-price contract that accurately reflects both his current market standing and the genuine durability risk now attached to his name following his season-ending neck surgery in 2025. In limited action, Mattison recorded 21 receiving yards across one game before the injury sidelined him, underscoring how the health setback truncated any opportunity to prove sustained two-down capability or earn a larger payday. At 27 years old in his seventh NFL season, Mattison occupies the thinning end of a typical running back's productive window, and a serious neurological injury compounds what would otherwise be routine aging-curve concerns for the position. Miami's minimal investment — coupled with their recent roster moves focused on depth signings rather than star acquisitions — signals the Dolphins are treating him as replaceable depth rather than a core component, which aligns with his B- CVI grade. The one-year structure preserves organizational flexibility while reducing long-term commitment risk, a sensible hedge given both the injury timeline uncertainty outlined in media coverage and the inherent durability questions facing a veteran back returning from neck surgery. Unless Mattison demonstrates a clean recovery arc early in training camp, this deal's modest value and short term suggest Miami is prepared to move on if his health or performance trajectory does not materialize as hoped.

Contracts in the Same Value Band

Other same-position deals the Contract Value Index also places in the B band — a quick read on where Alexander's contract sits relative to comparable money.

Performance Analysis

Alexander Mattison's performance grade lands at B-, capturing how he stacks up at RB this season. The 27-year-old seventh-year veteran demonstrated competence in his limited opportunities, highlighted by a 21-yard receiving gain in the 2025 season that showcased his dual-threat capability as a pass-catcher out of the backfield—a valuable trait for a complementary running back. However, Mattison's campaign was cut brutally short by a season-ending neck injury requiring surgery, which not only ended his year after just one game but also raises legitimate durability concerns for a player already in the latter stages of his career. His 2025 season production tells the full story: 21 receiving yards across a single game before injury struck, leaving him with minimal rushing opportunities and severely limiting any statistical case for heavy usage. The Dolphins' modest $1.3M investment in Mattison and their concurrent signings of depth pieces across multiple positions suggest Miami views him as replaceable depth rather than a foundational piece, a perception that aligns with the cautious skepticism dominating his media narrative heading into an uncertain offseason recovery.

How Alexander Compares at the Position

Alexander Mattison ranks 50th of 175 graded running backs by performance. That slots Alexander between Rachaad White (B-) just ahead and Tyrone Tracy Jr. (B-) just behind.

Current Sentiment

Alexander Mattison enters the 2026 offseason with a D- public perception grade, as his season was completely overshadowed by a devastating neck injury that required surgery and ended his campaign prematurely. The veteran running back's injury dominated media coverage throughout 2025, creating legitimate concerns about both his immediate recovery timeline and long-term neurological health for a player already in his seventh NFL season. While Mattison showed flashes of his dual-threat capability—including a 21-yard catch-and-run that highlighted his receiving skills—these moments were quickly forgotten amid the severity of his health setback. His modest $1.3 million salary reflects Miami's view of him as expendable depth rather than a core contributor, offering little organizational confidence in his future role. Media outlets and fans have adopted a tone of cautious skepticism rather than optimism, with most coverage focusing on recovery concerns and durability questions rather than football potential. The combination of a serious injury, advancing age, and lack of recent positive momentum has created an overall narrative marked by uncertainty and concern heading into what could be a pivotal offseason for Mattison's career.