Jacksonville Jaguars sign RB Ameer Abdullah

Ameer Abdullah's one-year, $1.3M signing earns a C- Contract Value Index (CVI), reflecting a depth-piece acquisition priced fairly but carrying minimal upside in a crowded backfield role. At $1.3M AAV on a prove-it deal, the Jaguars are essentially paying replacement-level wages for a veteran depth option—appropriate for a player operating in a support capacity rather than as a featured back. The CVI reflects the reality that this is a low-risk, low-reward transaction: Jacksonville avoids cap strain, but the contract offers no meaningful discount that would signal genuine value discovery or a bargain signing. This deal works as roster depth during the stretch toward a playoff team, but it doesn't move the needle on production ceiling or long-term competitive window; the risk is minimal because the commitment is minimal. The grade's position in the lower-middle range suggests the Jaguars have neutralized the signing as a non-issue—functional without being clever.