Tennessee Titans sign DE Jacob Martin

Jacob Martin's one-year, $9M signing earns a **C Contract Value Index (CVI)** — a middling deal that reflects modest production-to-salary alignment for a depth edge rusher in a transitional roster. At $4.5M AAV, the contract slots Martin into the above-average starter tier on paper, but his performance history and limited role suggest he's more of a solid rotational contributor than a foundational pass-rush threat. Tennessee's allocation here is defensible for a team sitting at 3-14 and clearly in flux — adding veteran depth on short-term money keeps payroll flexibility intact and avoids long-term commitment risk, which matters when your front office is likely evaluating scheme fit and roster identity. The CVI grade reflects that pragmatism: the deal isn't overpaying for elite production, but it's also not a steal, landing squarely in the functional-depth-piece range where risk and reward are balanced. For an offseason move this far from September, the Titans are treating this as a low-stakes rotation filler rather than a cornerstone addition, which aligns with the contract structure and valuation.