Philadelphia Eagles sign DE A.J. Epenesa

The Eagles' one-year, $1.4M signing of A.J. Epenesa earns a B Contract Value Index (CVI) — a fair-value move that reflects exactly what you'd expect from a depth defensive end on a veteran minimum pact. At $1.4M total, this is pocket change in an era of nine-figure edge-rusher deals, meaning Epenesa doesn't need to carry All-Pro production to justify the outlay; he simply needs to contribute as a solid backup or rotate piece and the math works. For a team sitting at 11-6 and holding the NFC East's third seed, adding depth along the defensive line during the offseason makes structural sense, and the one-year term means zero long-term commitment or dead-cap risk if he underperforms or lands on injured reserve. The B grade acknowledges that this is a competent value proposition — the Eagles are getting a starter-level edge-presence at replacement-level cost — without overstating the move as a bargain (which would require him to outperform a larger contract or fill a critical weakness). There's no downside here, and that's precisely the floor for a fair CVI: you're not leaving money on the table, and you're not overpaying either.