Philadelphia Eagles sign Chandler Martin

Chandler Martin's two-year, $2.125M signing with Philadelphia earns a **C Contract Value Index (CVI)** — a middling allocation that reflects the modest scope and risk profile of a depth-piece transaction. At $1.06M average annual value, this is replacement-level salary for a player the Eagles are clearly auditioning as a reserve or special-teams contributor; the contract carries minimal guaranteed money and poses no cap burden for a team currently sitting at 11-6 and fighting for playoff positioning. The CVI grade hinges on Martin offering average return on that investment — he needs to provide solid depth utility and consistent availability without asking the Eagles to stretch resources or draft capital to secure a franchise piece. Philadelphia's willingness to pivot back to Martin after releasing another defensive veteran suggests the front office is trimming salary in the offseason rather than building a win-now rotation, which is prudent cap discipline but also signals realistic expectations about this signing. For Martin, this deal represents a short runway to prove NFL sustainability on a prove-it contract that protects the team with easy exit ramps and zero long-term leverage — a typical outcome for players cycling through practice squads and reserve roles.