Pittsburgh Steelers sign OT Max Iheanachor

The Steelers' signing of Max Iheanachor earns a C+ Contract Value Index (CVI), a verdict that reflects modest value for a depth tackle on a one-year, $5.2M AAV commitment ($20.7M total). At the offensive tackle position, this is a below-average investment for what appears to be a reserve or swing-role arrangement — likely a camp body or injury-contingency option rather than a long-term starter. The $5.2M price tag sits squarely in the mid-tier veteran reserve range, reasonable enough in isolation but not a bargain given Iheanachor's market status. The CVI grade's slight downward trend from C+ reflects the inherent inefficiency of plugging single-year gaps on the offensive line without positional upgrades elsewhere; the Steelers are paying for depth insurance when young talent or late-round draft acquisitions might have achieved similar depth at lower cost. With the regular season 107 days away and the team sitting at 10-7 in playoff position, this signing addresses a real roster vulnerability — particularly given reported injury questions in the position group — but the contract carries moderate risk and offers limited upside if Iheanachor doesn't immediately compete at a starter level.