Arizona Cardinals sign WR Tejhaun Palmer

Arizona's signing of Palmer earns a C+ Contract Value Index (CVI), a modest valuation that reflects the inherent limitations of a reserve-level receiver on a non-committal deal. At $922.5K AAV across a $1.845M total commitment, this is a low-risk, depth-chart allocation — the kind of move that costs next to nothing against the cap and demands minimal roster real estate. Palmer arrives as a below-average producer in terms of immediate impact; the Cardinals are clearly investing in upside or scheme versatility rather than proven production. The value equation here hinges on whether the organization can extract developmental trajectory from a secondary receiver, since the contract structure offers zero financial risk and allows for easy exit if he doesn't pan out. For a team sitting at 3-14 with a nine-game losing streak, this signing prioritizes roster depth at minimal cost — rational housekeeping rather than a meaningful competitive upgrade. The CVI grade of C+ acknowledges that while the deal is reasonably priced for its minimal obligation, it carries no margin for error; Palmer must prove he can contribute above replacement level to justify even this modest investment.