New York Giants sign Shelby Harris

Shelby Harris earns a B- Contract Value Index (CVI) on this one-year, $3M signing with the Giants — a prudent depth move that reflects realistic expectations rather than speculative upside. At $3M AAV on a prove-it deal, the Giants are acquiring a veteran presence without committing significant capital or future flexibility, which matters given New York's 4-13 record and ongoing roster rebuild. Harris comes in as a rotational contributor rather than a cornerstone piece; this is exactly the kind of low-risk, low-cost veteran depth that teams in transition should be accumulating during the offseason. The risk is minimal — one year means no dead-cap albatross if performance disappoints, and the commitment is lean enough that it won't handcuff the front office down the line. For a team sitting at #15 in the NFC East with a truncated window before the regular season, adding functional depth at $3M represents efficient roster construction, even if it doesn't move the needle on wins in 2026. The CVI here reflects solid decision-making: not flashy, not a bargain, but not overpaying either.