Baltimore Ravens sign C Jovaughn Gwyn

Jovaughn Gwyn earns a C+ Contract Value Index (CVI) on this one-year, $1.195M signing with Baltimore—a middling evaluation that reflects the modest investment but genuine depth utility. At the veteran minimum tier, the Ravens are paying replacement-level wages for a center expected to function as a capable backup or rotation piece rather than a franchise cornerstone; this is the definition of low-risk, low-reward roster construction. The CVI verdict hinges on reasonable salary alignment—a $1.195M commitment on a short-term deal carries minimal downside exposure and doesn't constrain future flexibility. The real value question is whether Gwyn's experience justifies the roster spot in a preseason where Baltimore sits at 8-9 in the AFC North and needs both depth and proven contributors; one year keeps the door open to move on cleanly if performance doesn't materialize. This is precisely the kind of transaction that doesn't move the needle positively or negatively—smart organizational housekeeping that avoids overpaying but also doesn't unlock hidden upside.