Green Bay Packers sign CB Marlon Jones

Green Bay's signing of cornerback Marlon Jones earns a C+ Contract Value Index (CVI), reflecting a modest but defensible depth addition on a veteran-minimum budget during the offseason window. At $1.03M annually over three years ($3.1M total), this deal carries minimal financial risk and preserves cap flexibility for a Packers roster that finished 9-7-1 and currently sits as a Wild Card contender in a competitive division. The low AAV suggests Jones profiles as a solid starter or capable reserve rather than a cornerstone coverage asset—the kind of reclamation signing teams make to bolster depth without committing significant resources. There's limited upside in the contract structure; the Packers aren't betting on a breakout, but the short money and multiyear frame allow them to evaluate his fit at minimal cost, which is exactly how you should approach role players in a playoff-or-bust window. The CVI grade reflects a pragmatic allocation: not a steal, but not a drain either—exactly what a fringe playoff team needs when building around the edges of its roster in March.