Las Vegas Raiders sign TE Albert Okwuegbunam

Albert Okwuegbunam earns a C Contract Value Index (CVI) on this signing, which reflects a low-cost depth addition that doesn't move the needle for a rebuilding offense. At $1.215M on a one-year deal, this is replacement-level wage for a tight end—the kind of contract used to fill roster spots without meaningful financial commitment or cap strain. The value proposition hinges entirely on what Okwuegbunam can still contribute as a complementary pass-catcher; without evidence of a recent breakout or a clear role in the Raiders' offensive scheme, this signing amounts to a swing-for-the-fences flyer on a veteran with limited upside. For a team sitting at 3-14 and clearly in offseason mode, there's no urgency premium or win-now calculus to justify overpaying, so the Raiders got the pricing right—low risk, low reward. The C grade signals competent roster building: a cheap prove-it deal with no dead-cap liability, but also no real confidence that this particular signing addresses a critical need or unlocks playoff aspirations.