Coleman Bennett

Current Contract

Contract Value Index (CVI)

Coleman Bennett drew a C+ on the Contract Value Index (CVI) — a calibrated read on the Chicago Bears' cap allocation at running back. At roughly $1M AAV on a three-year deal, this is about as low-cost a commitment as the NFL allows, which is the primary reason the CVI doesn't sink lower despite Bennett arriving as an undrafted free agent with no professional track record to evaluate. The Contract Value Index reflects that even at the bargain-bin end of the running back market, there's real uncertainty baked into any multi-year deal for a player who hasn't yet taken an NFL snap — the value case is entirely speculative at this stage. As the Bears' recent wave of rookie minicamp signings makes clear, this is a roster-building exercise, not a calculated depth move, and Bennett's 6'0", 210-lb frame gives him a fighting chance to earn a look in preseason competition. Media framing treats this as exactly what it is — a low-risk audition — and the CVI grade aligns with that read: modest upside, negligible cap exposure, and a preseason to prove he belongs before Chicago makes any meaningful commitment. The three-year term is technically notable, but UDFA deals at this structure carry no real dead-cap threat, meaning the Bears can move on cleanly if the preseason evaluation doesn't go in Bennett's favor.

Contracts in the Same Value Band

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

Performance AnalysisPre-Debut

Coleman Bennett has not appeared in an NFL regular season game.

Fan Sentiment

Around the Chicago Bears, the narrative on Coleman Bennett reads as a C- sentiment grade — measured by recent headlines and fan reactions. Bennett's arrival barely registered on the media's radar, characterized as a routine depth signing during the rookie minicamp period rather than a meaningful addition to the backfield. This low-profile treatment reflects the league's modest expectations: Bennett is being viewed as a camp-body competition candidate and potential practice squad candidate, not an immediate contributor to Chicago's running back rotation. The Bears' recent flurry of depth signings — including Salvon Ahmed at running back and multiple linebacker and receiver additions — paints a picture of routine roster churn in the offseason, with Bennett fitting squarely into that pattern of replacing outgoing bodies like Deion Hankins rather than upgrading talent. Fan indifference to the signing tells you everything: this is organizational housekeeping, not a move designed to move the needle heading into the regular season. Bennett enters training camp as a fringe prospect fighting for survival, and the media consensus reflects that reality.