Chicago Bears sign LS Luke Elkin

Luke Elkin's signing earns a C+ Contract Value Index (CVI), reflecting a competent depth move at a positional value that doesn't move the needle either direction. At $885K on a one-year deal, this is a replacement-level long snapper acquisition—the position demands technical consistency more than star power, and Elkin slots into that narrow, functional role. The salary sits firmly in the basement of the Bears' cap structure, meaning this signing carries negligible cap burden and poses no flexibility risk; it's the kind of invisible transaction that costs almost nothing and demands almost nothing in return. From a value standpoint, the CVI grade captures the straightforward nature of the deal: you're paying a journeyman specialist market rate for a year of reliable snapping, with no upside projection or concern about overpayment. With the regular season 91 days away and Chicago currently the NFC North's #2 seed, this represents pragmatic roster maintenance rather than a statement—plug a hole, move forward. The C+ reflects that this is exactly what it should be: a sensible, unremarkable investment in a position where consistency matters more than ceiling.