Nick Bellore

Career StatsC-

Year	Team	GP	Tkl	Sacks	INT
Career		232	280	1.0	1
2025		16	12	0.0	0
2024		16	21	0.0	0
2023		16

Current Contract

Contract Value Index (CVI)

Spotrac flags Nick Bellore's contract as a market-rate deal; FanVerdicts grades it C- Contract Value Index because the production-to-pay ratio shakes out accordingly. At 37 years old and 15 seasons into his career, Bellore is operating as a depth linebacker on a $2.1M annual value over two years—a salary that aligns with what rebuilding franchises pay for veteran special teams anchors with minimal snap counts at the position. His 2025 season production of 12 tackles across 16 games reflects a roster-filler role, one that offers institutional value through locker room presence and special teams acumen rather than meaningful defensive impact. The Contract Value Index reflects a contract that is neither overpaying for decline nor underpaying for hidden production; it's a straightforward depth deal at the right price point for his age and utility. However, the broader organizational narrative—captured in recent beat coverage flagging him as a prime cut candidate and reporting NFL discipline for special teams infractions—suggests the Commanders view this contract as expendable in their roster recalibration. With two years remaining on his deal and a front office signaling precarious confidence, Bellore's CVI grade is anchored by his modest salary floor, but his actual roster security depends on Washington's willingness to absorb the cap hit rather than pursue cap relief.

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 Nick's contract sits relative to comparable money.

Performance Analysis

Snap share and per-play impact line up to a C- performance grade for Nick Bellore. At 37 years old and 15 seasons into his career, Bellore occupies the replacement-level tier among NFL linebackers—the type of veteran depth piece that provides institutional knowledge but minimal statistical impact. His 2025 season production of 12 tackles across 16 games reflects the limited counting-stat output typical of a special teams specialist in a reserve role, and his age makes durability a non-issue given his full-game appearance rate. The core weakness here isn't a sudden decline but rather what he never was: a high-volume tackler or consistent snap-count contributor on the defensive line. With organizational uncertainty now public—media outlets openly listing him among cut candidates and citing discipline concerns beyond typical performance metrics—Bellore faces what the D- sentiment grade accurately captures: a longtime veteran at the twilight of his career whose institutional value no longer outweighs the salary cap obligation of his $2.1M deal in a rebuilding context. The Commanders' recent roster churn, heavy on youth signings and light on veteran depth retention, signals the front office is moving on, and at this stage of his career, Bellore's special teams pedigree may not be enough to secure another NFL home.

How Nick Compares at the Position

Nick Bellore ranks 182nd of 338 graded linebackers by performance. That slots Nick between LaCale London (C-) just ahead and James Pearce Jr. (C-) just behind.

Current Sentiment

Nick Bellore's media narrative heading into 2026 paints a concerning picture for the veteran linebacker's future in Washington. Multiple reports have identified the 15-year veteran as a prime cut candidate, with headlines specifically calling out his precarious roster status and suggesting he's "dangerously close to being done" with the Commanders. The negative coverage extends beyond typical performance concerns, as recent NFL punishment for special teams infractions has added discipline issues to his already shaky standing. At $2.1M on his current deal, Bellore represents exactly the type of aging depth piece that rebuilding franchises target for salary cap savings. While his extensive special teams experience and veteran leadership carry some institutional value, the overwhelming consensus from beat reporters and analysts suggests organizational confidence has eroded significantly. The D- sentiment grade reflects a player whose long career appears to be reaching an unfavorable conclusion, with media coverage indicating the Commanders are already planning for life without their veteran linebacker.