Grading the Packers on Salary-Cap Curve: Tight Ends

GREEN BAY, Wis. – Player grades are a staple series of stories at the end of every season. Ours are different, as we grade based on their impact compared to the salary cap. That’s because the cap is such a big part of building a roster. Not only must a team’s high-priced players deliver but it must have some of its less-expensive players outperform their contracts. Generally, the Green Bay Packers got those contributions on the way to a second consecutive NFC Championship Game.

Part 3 of this series focuses on tight ends. All salary data is from OverTheCap.com.

Marcedes Lewis

No. 40 among tight ends with $2.3 million cap charge

Lewis’ value far exceeds his 10 receptions for 107 yards and three…