Tampa Bay Buccaneers sign DL Josiah Green

The Buccaneers' signing of Josiah Green earns a C+ Contract Value Index (CVI), a middling valuation that reflects modest depth investment at a position where starter-caliber production justifies premium money. At $1.03M AAV over three years ($3.11M total), this is a low-cost commitment — precisely the kind of sub-$1.5M annual deal clubs deploy for backup defensive linemen, rotation depth, or reclamation candidates who lack immediate starting equity. The contract structure is pragmatic for an offseason move: it's shallow enough to shed without significant cap dead money if Green underperforms, yet long enough to develop him within the system or justify keeping him on the roster through the regular season. The CVI grade suggests the deal is fair but unexciting — not a steal, not an overpay, but a reasonable hedge for a franchise sitting at 8-9 and holding the NFC South's tenth seed, where roster depth on both lines directly impacts survival in a weak division. Green's value hinges entirely on whether he functions as capable backup depth or surprise contributor; at this price point and term, the Buccaneers have capped their downside risk while maintaining upside optionality, which is exactly what a midseason signing should accomplish.