Indianapolis Colts sign LB Devin Veresuk

The Colts' signing of Devin Veresuk earns a C+ Contract Value Index (CVI), reflecting a below-market depth acquisition with modest upside during the offseason phase. At $1.04M AAV on a $3.11M total deal, this is a low-cost flyer typical of roster-building exercises when playoff positioning isn't yet determined — the Colts currently sit at 8-9 in a competitive AFC South, leaving room for either a playoff push or a reset depending on how the roster shakes out. Veresuk is a solid-starter to above-average linebacker type, the kind of mid-tier defensive piece teams cycle through annually without expecting star production, meaning the Colts are banking on depth reliability rather than immediate impact value. The salary structure is front-loaded but cheap enough that it carries minimal dead-cap risk if he underperforms or is released, giving Indianapolis flexibility to pivot elsewhere on a thin cap calendar. The C+ reflects fair value for a linebacker floor piece — not a steal, not an overpay, but a sensible low-risk addition that fits the modest financial commitment expected for a signing of this profile in the offseason window.