San Francisco 49ers sign DB Darrick Forrest

Darrick Forrest's signing earns a B− Contract Value Index (CVI), a solid mid-tier value verdict that reflects the 49ers bringing in a depth piece at a minimal financial commitment during the offseason lull. At $1.215M total, this is a league-minimum or near-minimum deal—the kind of low-risk roster filler transaction that costs almost nothing against the salary cap and allows San Francisco flexibility heading into the regular season. The CVI grade suggests Forrest delivers adequate value for that price point, though he's unlikely to be a cornerstone contributor; he slots into the secondary rotation as a reserve or special-teams option rather than a Day 1 starter. For a team sitting at 12-5 and positioned in playoff contention, this type of signing is efficient organizational housekeeping—adding depth without tying up meaningful cap dollars or draft capital. The B− reflects neither a steal nor a misstep, just a pragmatic, forgettable transaction that San Francisco can afford to make on a veteran looking to land a roster spot in the preseason window.