Charlie Woerner

Career StatsD+

Year	Team	GP	Rec	Yards	TD
Career		98	26	214	—
2025		17	8	48	0
2024		16	7	46	0
2023		17

Current Contract

Contract Value Index (CVI)

Salary-cap math on Charlie Woerner's contract works out to a D Contract Value Index given the dead-cap exposure and term. At $4.0M annually over three years, Woerner's $12M total commitment reflects reasonable compensation for a depth tight end, but his 2025 season production—48 receiving yards across 17 games—underscores why the Contract Value Index lands squarely in below-market territory: he's a reserve-caliber contributor being paid like one, with minimal upside to justify the outlay. The tight end market has shifted toward either elite playmakers commanding $8M+ annually or minimum-salaried rotational pieces, leaving Woerner's mid-tier contract in a murky middle ground where he's neither a foundational piece nor a bargain-bin special teams anchor. At 28 years old in his sixth NFL season, Woerner occupies the classic career stage of a journeyman role player—too established to cut, too replacement-level to build around—which is precisely what the D grade reflects: competent depth at a price tag that doesn't move the needle in either direction. His neutral media profile and anonymous statistical footprint align with his organizational role, and the Falcons' recent focus on defensive signings suggests they're addressing other roster gaps rather than investing meaningfully in tight end development, leaving Woerner to function as stable but unremarkable depth throughout the contract's duration.

Contracts in the Same Value Band

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

Performance Analysis

Tape review and box-score baselines converge on a D+ performance grade for Charlie Woerner. The 28-year-old tight end is operating as a reserve-caliber option in Atlanta's offense, nowhere near the production threshold of a featured tight end or even a solid starter at the position. His 2025 season yielded 48 receiving yards across 17 games—a statistical footprint that underscores his backup status and limited offensive role. The bright spot in his profile is durability: Woerner appeared in all 17 contests, demonstrating reliability as a depth piece for injury coverage or situational deployment, though the minimal yardage output speaks to how rarely he was called upon to make an impact in the passing game. At six seasons in, Woerner has settled into the complementary role that defines his career arc—26 receptions for 214 yards across his entire tenure confirms he was never drafted as or developed into an offensive focal point, and the 2025 campaign offers no evidence of any breakout variance from that trajectory. His value to the Falcons rests purely on availability and scheme familiarity rather than on-field excellence, making him a classic depth contributor whose performance grade reflects both his limited opportunity and the minimal production those opportunities have yielded.

How Charlie Compares at the Position

Charlie Woerner ranks 128th of 164 graded tight ends by performance. That slots Charlie between Ben Sinnott (D+) just ahead and Luke Lachey (D+) just behind.

Current Sentiment

Charlie Woerner's D+ sentiment grade reflects the reality of being a depth tight end operating well below the radar of meaningful media coverage or fan engagement. With just 26 receptions for 214 yards across six NFL seasons, Woerner's statistical footprint is minimal, which naturally limits any substantive public discourse around his contributions to the Atlanta Falcons. His $4.0M annual contract represents appropriate compensation for a backup-caliber player, but it's precisely this replacement-level production that keeps him in sentiment purgatory—not bad enough to generate criticism, yet far too anonymous to inspire any positive buzz. The absence of notable beat coverage or fan discussion speaks to his role as organizational depth rather than a player who moves the needle in any meaningful direction. Woerner exemplifies the challenge facing complementary tight ends who perform competently within their limited scope but lack the statistical production or standout moments necessary to generate favorable sentiment, leaving him trapped in the unremarkable middle ground where most reserve players reside.