Seattle Seahawks acquire WR Irvin Charles via trade from N

Seattle's trade for wide receiver Irvin Charles earns a C+ Contract Value Index (CVI), reflecting a modest acquisition that fits the Seahawks' depth profile without breaking the bank—the one-year, $1.03M deal is replacement-level salary for a depth piece, appropriate given Charles's limited role in the league's pecking order. At a sub-$1.1M AAV, this is the kind of low-risk flyer a contender can absorb without cap strain, especially one sitting atop the NFC West with a 14-3 record and a seven-game win streak heading into the regular season. The single-year structure offers maximum flexibility; if Charles contributes, Seattle pays peanuts, and if he doesn't, there's no dead-cap overhang to clean up in 2027. The CVI reflects the straightforward math here: you're not overpaying for upside, but you're also not getting a franchise-caliber contributor—this is a calculated depth addition during the preseason window, neither a steal nor a misstep. The real value hinges on Charles's production relative to his minimal cost and roster role once the games count, a dynamic that will clarify itself once the Seahawks' September push begins.