New York Giants sign Jason Sanders

The Giants' signing of Jason Sanders earns a B+ Contract Value Index (CVI), a sharp move in a cost-conscious offseason where New York is rebuilding after a 4-13 campaign. At $1.425M AAV on a one-year deal, Sanders represents elite kicking value—a position where reliability directly impacts field position and clutch moments, and where the market typically demands $2M+ for proven legs. Sanders brings a proven track record in a kicker carousel that's churned through multiple options, and on this salary, the Giants get a franchise-caliber leg without tying up meaningful cap space or long-term commitment. The one-year structure is a no-lose proposition: if Sanders performs, the team has a foundation piece locked in cheaply; if injury or inconsistency emerges, the Giants have zero dead-cap liability heading into next offseason. For a team focused on restocking talent through the draft and free-agent value hunting, this is textbook roster construction—plug a critical hole without overpaying or gambling draft assets.