Los Angeles Chargers sign TE Johnny Pascuzzi

Johnny Pascuzzi's three-year, $3.1M signing earns a C+ Contract Value Index (CVI), a straightforward depth move that hits the middle of the market for a reserve tight end. At $1.03M average annual value, this is a low-cost commitment — the kind of deal that carries minimal cap risk and reflects realistic expectations for a roster-filler caliber contributor. The Chargers are adding competition and depth at the position without tying up meaningful resources, which is prudent roster construction during the offseason before a playoff-contending campaign. The risk profile is minimal: if Pascuzzi underperforms or gets outpaced on the depth chart, the contract is movable or absorbable without consequence. The C+ reflects competent value economics for a team managing a tight window — not a high-upside gamble, but a sensible hedge that won't hamstring flexibility heading into the regular season.