Philadelphia Eagles sign DT Zion Wilson

Zion Wilson's three-year, $3.1M signing earns a C+ Contract Value Index (CVI), a fair but uninspiring valuation that reflects the modest commitment Philadelphia is making to a rookie interior defender. At $1.03M AAV, this is a replacement-level wage that signals the Eagles view Wilson as depth rather than an immediate rotation impact; the financial ceiling here is essentially what you'd expect for a late-round draft pick or developmental prospect on a prove-it deal. The value equation hinges entirely on whether Wilson can accelerate his game film and earn snaps in a competitive defensive front — right now, the contract assumes incremental contribution at best, with the team retaining maximum flexibility to move on after Year 1 if production doesn't materialize. Philadelphia enters the regular season as a division leader with postseason aspirations, so the calculus is straightforward: low-risk, low-reward depth addition that costs almost nothing against the cap and requires no guaranteed money to move if he doesn't stick. For a franchise operating with discipline in the offseason, this represents smart roster management — but don't mistake efficiency for upside.