Tennessee Titans sign Solomon Thomas

Solomon Thomas's two-year, $6M signing earns a C+ Contract Value Index (CVI), a fair-market deal that reflects his role as a depth rotational piece rather than a foundational defensive tackle. At $3M AAV, the contract sits squarely in the low-to-mid range for interior linemen with inconsistent impact, pricing him as a solid backup option without starter-level guarantees or upside equity. The Titans, sitting at 3-14 and in full roster-construction mode heading into the offseason, are banking on Thomas providing veteran presence and scheme flexibility without significant cap strain—a pragmatic allocation given the team's priority needs elsewhere. The CVI grade acknowledges that this deal is neither egregious nor a steal; it's a placeholder contract for a rotational defensive lineman, the kind of move rebuilding clubs make to add depth without betting the farm. His two-year window gives Tennessee modest commitment with an exit ramp if production doesn't materialize, though at $3M AAV there's limited downside if he underperforms—this is replacement-level money for a depth-chart anchor, not a bet on resurgence or star power.