San Francisco 49ers sign DB Larry Worth

The 49ers' signing of Larry Worth earns a C+ Contract Value Index (CVI), reflecting a pragmatic mid-tier acquisition that addresses immediate depth without committing significant capital. At $1.03M AAV over three years ($3.1M total), this is a below-market defensive back contract—the kind of deal that backups and rotational safeties typically command in an offseason. The CVI grade suggests the contract itself is fairly structured relative to Worth's tier, but it also signals limited upside; this isn't a steal, and it isn't a regret either. For a team sitting at 12-5 and holding playoff positioning, the move reflects practical roster maintenance rather than a transformative addition—Worth is filler on a depth chart, signed to provide insurance and special-teams value rather than a starting anchor. The three-year frame is modest enough that it won't hamstring cap flexibility, and at this price point the 49ers have priced in low-end production expectations. This transaction exemplifies offseason arithmetic: disciplined spending on developmental or veteran reserve talent, the kind of move that separates well-run front offices from spenders who overpay for fungible pieces.