Green Bay Packers sign CB Benjamin St-Juste

Benjamin St-Juste earns a B- Contract Value Index (CVI), a reasonable value play for Green Bay's secondary depth in an offseason window where roster flexibility matters. At $4.9M AAV over two years ($9.8M total), the deal reflects a solid-starter cornerback on a manageable commitment—not a premium cornerstone contract, but appropriately priced for a rotational or complementary coverage piece rather than a franchise stalwart. The two-year structure offers the Packers an out if production doesn't materialize, limiting downside exposure while preserving cap runway heading into a stretch where the team sits at 9-7-1 and faces roster recalibration pressure. St-Juste's CVI balances the salary efficiency of his tier against the risk inherent in signing a cornerback to a multi-year deal—the position demands consistency and durability, and the contract's modest AAV suggests the Packers view him as a depth upgrade rather than the answer to their secondary questions. This is the kind of disciplined, low-risk signing that doesn't move the needle dramatically but reflects smart resource allocation: not overpaying for marginal help, and not gambling significant future cap on unproven fit. The grade lands in the above-average zone because the math works and the commitment is short enough to reverse course without penalty.